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    Onion Bajji | Vengaya Bajji

    Last Updated On: Jun 20, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Onion Bajji is a tasty, spongy snack made by frying onions dipped in spiced besan flour batter. Onion Bajji is a bliss snack for evening tea time and when it rains. Onion Bajji makes moments special.onion bajji recipe

    Onion Bajji is one of my favorites, actually I love any bajji but onion bajji is my favorite next to potato bajji.I always crave for bajji when the climate is chill as I love to enjoy it with a cup of tea.Onion bajji with coconut chutney is such a great combination.

    For onion bajji or Vengaya Bajji as we call in tamil, we slice the onions dip in a special batter and deep fry it.

    I planned to click Onion Bajji only when I was about to make noticed that I had only coarse besan flour but was not ready to set aside my plan.So atonce went ahead to the nearby shop,bought the flour and made this onion bajji, and of course enjoyed it with my morning  tea! Amma said this is one of the best bajjis she has had,what else do I need?! Now lets get on to learn how to make Onion Bajji Recipe.

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    Onion Bajji

    Onion Bajji is a tasty, spongy snack made by frying onions dipped in spiced besan flour batter. Onion Bajji is a bliss snack for evening tea time and when it rains. Onion Bajji makes moments special.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Servings2 plates
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 2 nos medium sized onion
    • 1/2 cup besan flour
    • 1/4 cup rice flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon ajwain
    • a tiny pinch baking soda
    • oil to deep fry
    • water as needed I added little more than 1/3 cup
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Measure rice and besan flour and take it in a mixing bowl.
    • Add ajwain, red chilli powder and salt. Add baking soda.
    • Now peel the skin from onions. slice them. It should be slightly thick.
    • Mix the flours well, add water little by little. Keep mixing. Use a whisk to mix so that there are no lumps.
    • The batter should not be runny then it will not coat the onions. If you dip a finger inside and take it out the batter should coat well and should stand this is the right consistency. Now dip the onions in the batter.
    • Dip it well so that the batter coats well on both the sides.
    • Heat oil in a kadai, when its hot enough then gently drop it in oil. Deep fry.
    • Repeat to finish the onions and the batter. Flip and cook until golden brown.
    • Remove from oil, drain in tissue paper. Serve Onion Bajji hot with coconut chutney!

    Notes

    • I added kashmiri red chilli powder for color and to make the bajjis less spicy. You can add normal red chilli powder too.
    • The consistency of the batter is very important to get perfectly puffed up crispy bajjis so add water accordingly. If water is more and the batter becomes runny, add little more besan flour and mix.
    • Always fry the bajjis in medium flame and keep flipping so that it does not get burnt.
    • Use fine besan variety.
    Nutrition Facts
    Onion Bajji
    Amount Per Serving (40 g)
    Calories 209 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Sodium 27mg1%
    Potassium 280mg8%
    Carbohydrates 34g11%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 161IU3%
    Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
    Calcium 17mg2%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Onion Bajji Recipe Step by Step

    1. Measure rice and besan flour and take it in a mixing bowl.Add ajwain,red chilli powder and salt.Add baking soda.
      How to make onion bajji recipe - Step1
    2. Now peel the skin from onions. slice them. It should be slightly thick.
      How to make onion bajji recipe - Step2
    3. Mix the flours well, add water little by little.Keep mixing.
      How to make onion bajji recipe - Step3
    4. Use a whisk to mix so that there are no lumps.The batter should not be runny then it will not coat the onions.If you dip a finger inside and take it out the batter should coat well and should stand this is the right consistency.Now dip the onions in the batter.
      How to make onion bajji recipe - Step4
    5. Dip it well so that the batter coats well on both the sides.Heat oil in a kadai, when its hot enough then gently drop it in oil.Deep fry.
      How to make onion bajji recipe - Step5
    6. Repeat to finish the onions.Flip and cook until golden brown.Remove from oil, drain in tissue paper.
      How to make onion bajji recipe - Step6

    Serve hot with coconut chutney!
    onion bajji recipe
    Hot onion bajji anyone?!

    Expert Tips

    • I added kashmiri red chilli powder for color and to make the bajjis less spicy. You can add normal red chilli powder too.
    • The consistency of the batter is very important to get perfectly puffed up crispy bajjis so add water accordingly. If water is more and the batter becomes runny, add little more besan flour and mix.
    • Always fry the bajjis in medium flame and keep flipping so that it does not get burnt.
    • Use fine besan variety.

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    1. Padmaramya Narasimhan

      February 05, 2023 at 12:50 pm

      Any tip to slice the onion to perfection. I usually could not cut the rings proper

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      • Sharmilee J

        February 19, 2023 at 11:01 am

        You can use knife itself it comes by practice. If not try to buy a good slicer

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