Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for fried onion fritters—crispy, spicy, and perfect with tea.
🧅 Fried Onion Fritters (Pakora / Bhaji Style)
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 2–3 tbsp rice flour (for extra crispiness, optional)
- 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves (optional)
- Water (as needed, a few tablespoons only)
- Oil for deep frying
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare onions
Slice onions thinly and separate the layers with your hands.
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine:
gram flour, rice flour, spices, salt, cumin seeds, green chilies, and coriander leaves.
3. Add onions
Add sliced onions and mix well. The onions will release moisture.
4. Make batter (lightly)
Add only a few tablespoons of water if needed—just enough to coat onions.
The mixture should be thick, not runny.
5. Heat oil
Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat.
6. Fry fritters
Drop small portions of the mixture into hot oil.
Fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
7. Drain & serve
Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup
- Best with tea or coffee
- Add chaat masala on top for extra flavor
💡 Tips for extra crispiness
- Don’t add too much water (key point)
- Add a little rice flour or cornflour
- Fry on medium heat—not too high, not too low
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🌶 spicy street-style onion pakora version
- 🧀 cheesy onion fritters
- 🥦 mixed vegetable pakora recipe
