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Onion Fritters – Kanda Bhaji/Pakora. These delicious onion fitters are so simple yet delicious, a great treat or snack served with masala tea. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe. Jump to Recipe
Onion Fritters (Kanda Bhaji/Pakora simple pleasures
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 3-4 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan),
- 2/3 teaspoon salt(or to taste),
- 1 Serrano chili pepper, (less or more depending on needed spice)
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves,
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 pinch asofetida, (hing)
- 1 tablespoon oats,
- 1 tablespoon rice flour,
- chili flakes, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds, (Ajwain)
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger , and enough warm water, blend to form a thick paste.
Instructions
- Chop up the following.. 1 medium onion, 1 Serrano chili pepper (less or more depending on needed spice), a bunch of cilantro leaves, 2 teaspoons ginger and garlic and mix well.
- Mix in the chopped up veggies.
- Deep fry spoonfulls of this mixture on medium high.
- Few minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with chaat masala, with tomato ketchup or chili sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thank you so much for the link to yr baked recipe, I have the same issue, no frying at all. You are amazing, thanks, take care…
Hi Richa,
I would love to make these for Diwali, but deep-frying is not an option for me. Could these be brushed with oil and baked instead?
use this recipe https://www.veganricha.com/2016/02/mixed-vegetable-pakora.html