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Onion bhajis

Recipe Information

Description:
Onion bhajis is a delicious Indian recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 45 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 55 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 45 Minutes
Total Time 55 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Onion
Category Vegetables
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Cook Method Frying; Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 cloves of garlic

  • 2 cups vegetable stock

  • 2 tablespoons curry powder

  • 2 small cans chickpeas, drained and blended to a paste

  • 1 medium egg

  • Cooking spray

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Add the vegetable stock, onions, and garlic to a medium-sized pot and cook over medium heat until the onions are softened. Add the curry powder and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg and combine it with the chickpea paste. Add the cooked curried onions to this mixture.

  • Spray two metal or aluminum oven trays with cooking spray. Drop the batter in evenly distributed spoonfuls on each tray, keeping each bhaji to about 1/2-inch thickness.

  • Spray cooking spray over the bhajis and bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 111 cal

  • Total fat: 2g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: <1g

  • Cholesterol: 24mg

  • Sodium: 15mg

  • Potassium: 152mg

  • Carbohydrate: 19g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 5g