Crispy Maharashtrian Kanda Bhaji To Pair With Your Chai
By Suprita Mitter
March 10, 2025
Kanda Bhaji, also known as onion fritters or peyaz pakora, is a popular Maharashtrian snack. It's delicious and goes perfectly with a cup of steaming, hot tea, especially during the rainy season.
Ingredients
2 onions 1 cup gram flour (besan) 1-2 green chillies 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds A pinch of asafoetida (hing) A handful of fresh coriander leaves Oil Salt
Step 1
Place the sliced onions in a bowl. Add salt and mix well. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. This will help the onions release some moisture.
Step 2
Add the green chillies, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and chopped coriander leaves to the onions. Mix well.
Step 3
Gradually add gram flour to the onion mixture, mixing it with your hands. The moisture from the onions should help form a thick batter. If necessary, add a little water to bind the mixture. The batter should be thick and not too watery.
Step 4
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, drop small portions of the batter into the oil using your fingers or a spoon. Fry the bhaji in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Step 5
Fry the bhaji until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove the bhaji from the oil and drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Step 6
Serve the Kanda Bhaji hot with mint chutney or ketchup and a cup of tea.
