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Serve crispy onion pakoda hot with muri and green chilli

Crispy Onion Pakoda (Onion Fritters)

By Mita Mondal
Crispy Onion Pakoda, also known as Onion Bhajji or Onion Fritters, is a popular Indian snack that is perfect for rainy days or as an appetizer during gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Veg Snacks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 400 gms Chopped Onions
  • 150 gms Chickpea flour
  • 50 gms Rice flour
  • 1 tbsp Chopped green chilli
  • ½ tbsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • ½ ltr Refined Oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add a little bit of salt to the onion. Mix well.
  • Add green chilis, turmeric powder, chilli powder, chickpea flour and rice flour. Mix well.
  • Add oil in the wok. Scoop a spoonful of onion batter and drop it into the hot oil. Add them one by one and make sure not to fry a larger number of them at a time.
  • Turn the flame low when deep frying. Once one side of the pakoras turns golden brown, flip them over and fry the other side. The entire process will not take more than 3-4 minutes.
  • Once done, take them out on a paper towel spread over a plate.
  • Serve them hot with muri (puffed rice) and green chili. A cup of tea will make a perfect day.

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Notes

  1. Make sure that you slice the onions finely. Thin slices of onions will render a better texture and also ensure even cooking of the fritters.
  2. It is crucial to achieve the right consistency of the gram flour batter. It should be thick enough to coat the onions slices properly. Add water gradually so that the batter is not too runny which will result in soggy pakodas.
  3. If you want added crunchiness and light pakodas, you can mix some rice flour along with the gram flour (besan). Allow it to rest for some time. This will also add to the taste and texture of the fritters.
  4. I maintain low heat while frying the pakodas. This will prevent burning the exterior while leaving the interior uncooked. Also, fry the fritters in small batches to ensure even cooking of the pakodas.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Onion Pakoda (Onion Fritters)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
264
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.05
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Sodium
 
630
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
356
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
407
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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