Gluten-Free Onion Bhaji
Delight your taste buds with our Gluten-Free Onion Bhaji recipe, a crisp, golden appetizer bursting with aromatic spices and designed for gluten-free enthusiasts. Made with thinly sliced onions coated in a flavorful batter of chickpea flour and rice flour, this Indian classic gets an irresistible twist with vibrant turmeric, fiery chili powder, and toasted cumin and coriander seeds. Fresh cilantro ties the flavors together beautifully, while a quick fry ensures the perfect balance of crunch and fluffiness. Ready in just 35 minutes, these gluten-free onion bhajis are ideal for serving as a party snack, appetizer, or side dish, especially when paired with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce. Perfect for spice lovers and those with dietary restrictions, this recipe guarantees crispy, flavorful bites every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized Onions
- 150 grams Chickpea flour (besan)
- 50 grams Rice flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 150 milliliters Water
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the onions and slice them thinly. Separate the slices into rings and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, rice flour, baking powder, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, ground turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the dry ingredients.
Gradually add water to the dry mixture, stirring continuously, until you form a smooth and thick batter. Ensure there are no lumps.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Dip the onion rings into the batter, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Carefully drop a few battered onion rings into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook each batch for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the bhajis with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Repeat with the remaining onion rings and batter.
Serve the onion bhajis hot with your choice of chutney or dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 71.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 658 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 551 mg | 12% | |
*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.
