Gluten-Free Onion Bajji
Craving a crispy, savory snack? This Gluten-Free Onion Bajji recipe is the perfect treat to enjoy with a hot cup of tea! Made with a flavorful batter of chickpea flour, rice flour, and aromatic spices like carom seeds and asafoetida, these battered onion rings are deep-fried to golden perfection. The addition of chopped cilantro leaves adds a fresh herbal note, while the absence of gluten makes this dish suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences. Ready in under 40 minutes, these crunchy fritters are the ultimate comfort food, served best with tangy chutneys or classic ketchup. Whether for a rainy day or a festive gathering, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 units Large onions
- 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
- 2 tablespoons Rice flour
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
- 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 cups Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Peel and slice the onions into ¼-inch thick rings. Separate the rings from each sliced onion.
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, asafoetida, salt, and baking soda.
Gradually add water to the flour mixture, whisking continuously to form a smooth and thick batter. Ensure there are no lumps. The batter should be thick enough to coat the onion rings.
Stir in the chopped cilantro leaves into the batter for added flavor.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).
Dip each onion ring into the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated, and then carefully lower into the hot oil.
Fry a few onion bajjis at a time, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the bajjis from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Serve the gluten-free onion bajji hot with your choice of chutney or ketchup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 482.9 g | 619% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.3 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2186 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.6 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1631 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
