Onion Fritters - Kanda Bhaji/Pakora. These delicious onion fitters are so simple yet delicious, a great treat or snack served with masala tea. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 8 minutes
  • Total time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 3-4 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan),
  • 2/3 teaspoon salt(or to taste),
  • 1 Serrano chili pepper ((less or more depending on needed spice))
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves,
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garlic
  • 1 pinch turmeric
  • 1 pinch asofetida ((hing))
  • 1 tablespoon oats,
  • 1 tablespoon rice flour,
  • chili flakes (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds ((Ajwain))
  • 1/2 inch piece of ginger (and enough warm water, blend to form a thick paste.)

Method

  1. Chop up the following.. 1 medium onion, 1 Serrano chili pepper (less or more depending on needed spice), a bunch of cilantro leaves, 2 teaspoons ginger and garlic and mix well.
  2. Mix in the chopped up veggies.
  3. Deep fry spoonfulls of this mixture on medium high.
  4. Few minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Serve hot, sprinkled with chaat masala, with tomato ketchup or chili sauce.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.