Make Indian restaurant quality onion bhajis at home with this easy to follow recipe using the East at Home Onion Bhaji Mix.
Onion Bhaji Recipe
Ingredients
- East at Home Onion Bhaji Mix
- 3 large (400g) onion peeled and finely sliced
- Optional handful of chopped coriander
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the onions
Add the small spice mix packet and chopped coriander to the onions and mix well until all the onions are coated in the spices
Leave the mixture to rest for 5 minutes
Add the gram flour to the onions and combine until the mixture becomes a sticky, slightly doughy consistency. If the mixture is still dry add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water
Form the mixture into balls roughly 4cm diameter and 40g each, you should get around 12 bhajis from the mixture
Heat some oil for deep frying to 160°C. Gently place the balls in the hot oil in small batches
Deep fry for around 5-7 mins turning the bhajis occasionally so that they cook evenly and turn a deep golden brown
Drain the bhajis on kitchen paper towel and serve whilst hot with a mint sauce dip
OR alternatively air fry
- Heat air fryer to 160°C. Brush the bhajis generously with oil and place in air fryer for 10 mins
- Turn the bhajis over and brush again with oil and cook for a further 10 mins until they are cooked evenly and turn a deep golden brown
Tips
Smaller bhajis will cook quicker and be crispier
Add a few finely chopped chillies to the mixture to add a spicy kick to the bhajis
Try adding julienne potatoes, aubergines or any other vegetables to the onion mix to create delicious vegetable pakoras
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Make perfectly crispy, restaurant style onion bhajis in less than 20 minutes