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Onion Fritters on paper with tea and sauce

Onion Bhaji With Gram Flour

Onion Fritters Fried In Gluten-Free Gram Flour (Besan)
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Air Fryer, easy, fiber, Gluten Free, high fiber, Low GI, quick and easy, vegan, vegetarian
Categories: indian, Snacks
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 336kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Deep Pan For deep frying

Ingredients
  

Onion Mix

  • 4 cups Onions Fine Sliced
  • 1 tsp Salt

Dry Batter

  • 1 cup Gram Flour Besan
  • 4 tbsp Rice Flour Plain Flour
  • 1 tsp Ajwain Seeds Or Dried Oregano Leaves
  • 1 tsp Red Chili powder Optional
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • frying oil For frying

Instructions

  • Slice onions into thin strips (horizontally) see picture.
  • Add 1 tsp salt to sliced onions.
  • Leave aside for 15 minutes, till onions sweat.
  • In a bowl, add gram flour, rice flour, salt, ajwain seeds (or dried oregano leaves), red chili powder, and turmeric. Mix well.
  • Now add gram flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time, to thesalted onions, till onions are well coated. Use a splash of water to help the flour mixture stick to the onions, but not so much to create a sticky batter. Do not press the mixture to form lumps or balls.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan.
  • Using a fork, add the onions in batches and fry till golden brown.
  • Drain well, and place on kitchen towels to absorb the extra oil.

Notes

  1. The secret to getting a good crunch is letting the onions sweat for 15 minutes after adding salt.
  2. This batter uses the moisture from onions and does not need water. 
  3. Check the oil is hot by two methods
          a. Add a bit of coated onion. If it sizzles and rises to the top, the oil is hot                  enough
          b. Dip the tip of a wooden chopstick in the hot oil. If it sizzles, the oil is hot                enough.
If the oil is smoking, it is too hot. Reduce flame to lower the temperature. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Nutrition facts are estimates. Always check with your healthcare provider before making dietary changes.

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