The festival of Holi is celebrated with gusto, by people in many parts of India. It is the spring festival of colors, which brings with it the warmth of the season and vanishes the chillness of winter, the preceding season. The festive occasion is all about playing with vibrant colors, splashing water over each other. In addition to this, people relish on a number of lip-smacking delicacies that are prepared especially for the festival. For instance, Onion Bhajia is made at the social gatherings and family get-together, during Holi. The tasty and crunchy snack is very easy to make. In this article, we have provided the recipe for Onion Bhajia (Onion Fritters).
Onion Bhajia Recipe
Ingredients
- Chickpea Flour (Besan)
- 1 cup Oil
- 2 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Chopped Green Chillies (Jalapeno) 1-2 each
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 1/2 cup Sliced Onion
Method
- Mix first set of ingredients well. Beat in a blender for 4-5 minutes to incorporate air (this will make the batter fluffier).
- Let batter rest 1/2 hour in a warm place.
- Dip onions in batter to coat.
- Deep fry in oil that is heated to 375°.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
- Serve with cilantro or mint chutney.
