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How to Make Baked Onion Bhajis - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Onion Bhajis are a delicious and savory Indian snack that is often enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish. These crispy, flavorful fritters are made with thinly sliced onions, aromatic spices, and chickpea flour, then baked to perfection. They are a healthier alternative to the traditional fried bhajis but still pack a punch of flavor and texture.

Onion bhajis are a staple in Indian cuisine and are often served at parties, weddings, and other special occasions. They are also a popul...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
  • 5 small onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 5 tablespoons chickpea flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato purée
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 bhajis

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cook the onions: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix in chili powder, then stir in turmeric, coriander, cumin, and ginger until well combined. Remove from the heat.
  • Make the batter: Mix chickpea flour, cumin, coriander, and salt together in a bowl until well combined. Mix in onions and tomato purée, then add a little water until mixture is wet and easy to stir.
  • Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil onto the prepared baking sheet. Place 2 tablespoons onion mixture onto the baking sheet for each bhaji; flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle remaining oil over the bhajis and continue baking until golden brown, about 25 more minutes.

    • Nutrition

    60 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 30mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 82mg

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