Onion Bhaji Recipe

Spice:
Mild
Serves 4-6
Difficulty: Easy
Total: 20 mins
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 15 mins

Make Indian restaurant quality onion bhajis at home with this easy to follow recipe using the East at Home Onion Bhaji Mix.

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

  1. Peel and thinly slice the onions

  2. Add the small spice mix packet and chopped coriander to the onions and mix well until all the onions are coated in the spices

  3. Leave the mixture to rest for 5 minutes

  4. 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

  5. Form the mixture into balls roughly 4cm diameter and 40g each, you should get around 12 bhajis from the mixture

  6. Heat some oil for deep frying to 160°C. Gently place the balls in the hot oil in small batches

  7. Deep fry for around 5-7 mins turning the bhajis occasionally so that they cook evenly and turn a deep golden brown

  8. Drain the bhajis on kitchen paper towel and serve whilst hot with a mint sauce dip

  9. 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

  1. Smaller bhajis will cook quicker and be crispier

  2. Add a few finely chopped chillies to the mixture to add a spicy kick to the bhajis

  3. Try adding julienne potatoes, aubergines or any other vegetables to the onion mix to create delicious vegetable pakoras

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