onion pakoda recipe | kanda bajji | pyaj ke pakode | onion pakora
easy onion pakoda recipe | kanda bajji | pyaj ke pakode | onion pakora
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 362kcal
Ingredients
for onion bajji:
- 400 grams onion
- 3 chilli finely chopped
- few curry leaves chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp ajwain
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1½ cup besan / gram flour
- ¼ cup rice flour
- oil for frying
for hari dahi chatni:
- ½ cup thick curd
- 2 tbsp green chutney
Instructions
how to make onion pakoda:
- firstly, thinly slice the onions. make sure to slice of uniform thickness as it helps to fry easily.
- transfer the sliced onion into a large bowl.
- add 3 chilli, few curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp ajwain, 1 tsp ginger paste and ¾ tsp salt.
- squeeze and mix well making sure all the spices are well combined and onions release moisture.
- further add 1½ cup besan, ¼ cup rice flour and mix well.
- squeeze and mix without adding any water.
- the water in the onion is enough to form the dough. add more besan if required.
- now drop the dough into hot oil forming a random shape.
- fry on medium flame stirring occasionally.
- fry until the pakoda turns golden brown and crisp.
- finally, drain off the pakoda and enjoy with hot tea.
how to make hari dahi chatni:
- firstly, in a bowl take ½ cup thick curd and 2 tbsp green chutney.
- mix well making sure everything is well combined.
- finally, enjoy dahi chatni with onion pakoda.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 937mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 733IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 5mg