Tarkari Na Bhajia (Onion Bhajia)

Crispy vegetable snacks made with onion, potato, carrot, and banana mixed with chickpea flour and deep-fried until golden.

Snack Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free Indian Appetiser

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

115

kcal / serving

1380.5 kcal total

Carbs

11.6g

per serving

139.4 g total

Fat

7.1g

per serving

85.1 g total

Protein

per serving

24.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

bhajias

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits

piece

Banana

large, grated; plantain preferred

0.5

tsp

Lemon Juice

GrainsCereals

6.5

tbsp

Chickpea Flour

besan

Liquids

tbsp

Water

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Coriander

fresh, chopped

tsp

Cumin Seeds

crushed

tsp

Coriander Seeds

crushed

0.5

tsp

Ajowan

crushed

0.5

tsp

Salt

to taste

OilsFats

500

Vegetable Oil

for deep frying

Vegetables

piece

Onion

sliced as thinly as possible

piece

Potato

medium, peeled and grated

piece

Carrot

medium, peeled and grated

piece

Green Chilli

hot, finely chopped

0.5

tsp

Red Chilli

ground, dried

Method

Combine onion, potato, carrot, banana, chillies, coriander, lemon juice, cumin, and ajowan in a bowl.

Sift the chickpea flour and salt into the vegetable mixture.

Heat oil in a deep pan, ensuring it does not become excessively hot.

Rub the flour into the vegetables with your fingers and mix in water until sticky.

Place 2.5cm dollops of mixture into the oil in small batches.

Fry bhajias for 3 to 4 minutes until gold and crisp.

Drain in a sieve and serve immediately.