Onion Bhaji / Pakora / Pakoda
INGREDIENTS
Onion fritter:
- 1 large white & red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro (chopped)
- 1 green chilli chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric/garam masala/kashmiri chili powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup besan (chickpea/gram flour)
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- water as needed
Raita (yogurt sauce):
- 1 cup plain unsweetened yogurt (curd)
- 1-2 cucumbers grated
- 2 tbsp mint chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander chopped
- 1/2 lime juice
- Garam masala (optional)
- Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine ingredients listed for the onion fritters. Add water a little at a time to form a semi thick batter. Fry at 165C until crispy and golden. Set on a paper towel/wire rack.
- To make yogurt sauce combine ingredients listed for raita. Make sure to squeeze the cucumbers dry using cheese cloth or a kitchen towel so that the mixture stays thick.
- Serve your onion fritters with the yogurt sauce and enjoy â¤ī¸