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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 Â
- 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.
InstructionsÂ
- 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.
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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://fettabbau-trim.today/2016/02/mixed-vegetable-pakora.html%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E