Kanda Bajjis (Onion Fritters)

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Kanda Bajjis (Onion Fritters)
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This is the fourth post for Blog Hop Wednesday started by Radhika of Tickling Palates– This time, I was paired with Bhagyashri of Taste Buds – She has a number of interesting recipes, but since I was shortchanged for time, so I picked a simple one although it was a fried one :( -AI am sorry to break the healthy spree of recipes that I’ve been posting with this universal favorite fried weakness! The dish is Kanda Bajji (pakoras or fritters) and here is the recipe with a few personal tweaks.

Ingredients
Besan 1 cup
2tbsp rice flour
1 big red onion
½tsp turmeric
3-4 Green chilies
Salt
A pinch of asafetida
Curry leaves
Grated ginger 1tbsp
Cilantro
Oil for frying
Preparation
Dry mix all ingredients except the onions and mix
In a wide pan, heat 1 tsp of oil and gently fry the onion without browning them too much – just to get rid of the raw taste
Add to the bowl and knead

I do not use any water in my mix – The water from the onion and the oil use to lightly fry is is plenty to knead this –
It should basically be some batter holding the onion strips together!

kanda bajjis
Heat the oil to fry and drop small quantities of batter to make the fritters
 Serve as is or with ketchup
kanda bajjis
kanda Bajjis

 

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September 14, 2011

58 Comments

  2. Rumana Rawat on September 14, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Yummy… even i cook this often…

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  3. Harini on September 14, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Our fav tea time snack on a cloudy/gloomy/rainy evenings!!

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  4. Shawn on September 14, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    I'm making these right away!

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  5. JishasKitchen on September 14, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    wow…onion fritters looks very delicious…loved it..

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  6. soujanya on September 14, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    I always luv these…..looks delicious….

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  7. sangee vijay on September 14, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    Wow…bhaji looks so crisp n tempting…perfect for chilly evening with a hot tea/coffee..super!!

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  8. julie on September 14, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Crispy fries. .. Perfect with a cup of tea!!

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  9. Pushpa on September 14, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Looks irresistible and perfect for an overcast day as today.

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  10. Santosh Bangar on September 14, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    my all time favourate crispy and munching in this season .super

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  12. Laxmi on September 14, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    looks crispy and tempting.. Love to try this soon..

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  13. Vijitha on September 14, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Your onion pakoda reminds me of the monsoon to me. Biting Crispy crunchy with steamy chai in hand and watching the rain from the living room. Yum!!!

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  14. Suja on September 14, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Crispy and delicious tea time snack..love it

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  15. Sobha Shyam on September 14, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    the bajjis are looking very crispy and delicious, perfect snack especially during rainy days..some awards are waiting for u at my space :)

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  16. Biny Anoop on September 14, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    my quick idea of somethg with tea wen there is unexpected guests

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  17. Prabhamani on September 14, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Wow..crispy "T Time" snack :)

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  19. Mugdha on September 14, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    i always love these fritters…drooling over the pics..:)

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  20. The Golden Eagle on September 14, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    They look crispy! I've never heard of Kanda Bajji before–thanks for the recipe.

    And thanks for coming by my blog. :)

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  21. anthony stemke on September 14, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    These are great, these onion fritters. I must make some soon, I can almost smell the aroma.

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  22. Sumee on September 14, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    We have rain here, but kanda bhaji over there!!! Looks yummmm

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  23. Uma on September 14, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    It is my favorite Priya. Crispy onions are making me drool.

    Cheers,
    Uma

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  27. Smitha on September 15, 2011 at 2:11 am

    Our rainy day fav! They just disappear!lovely!
    I have been meaning to link my quinoa dish…but my laptop isn't working…I hope it gets fixed soon and I will be able to link it before ur event ends….end of the month right?

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  28. priya ravi on September 15, 2011 at 3:03 am

    Delicious and crispy fritters.. love them anytime :)

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  29. Gayathri NG on September 15, 2011 at 3:42 am

    A cuo pf coffee and Bajjis hmmmm feel like flying in this season…

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  30. Deepali on September 15, 2011 at 3:52 am

    I'm not very fond of onion but kanda bhajji is to die for even for a no onion person like me :)

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  31. Priya Sreeram on September 15, 2011 at 5:46 am

    universal fried weakness indeed- pass me the platter priya !

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  32. Vidhya on September 15, 2011 at 5:51 am

    The onion fritters look so perfect.Would love to have a platefull of this.

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  33. Sutapa on September 15, 2011 at 6:25 am

    Delicious onion fritters…this is one of the fav snacks of Bengal during rainy season it is called payazi!

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  34. Paaka Shaale on September 15, 2011 at 7:01 am

    This is my all timefavourite. the hajjis looks amazing :)

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  37. CREATIVE MIND on September 15, 2011 at 8:13 am

    yammm yammm yummmmy…i like onions a lot,specially in fritters & i will definitely try this recipe soon..thanks a bunch for sharing with us..you sweet girl..have fun :)

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  38. Kaveri on September 15, 2011 at 8:27 am

    Crunchy and crispy pakoras…perfect with a cup of hot tea

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  40. Veronica's Kitchen on September 15, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Onion fritters is really popular in Indian restaurant, yours looks delicious! Great to have it as a treat!

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  41. Kurryleaves on September 15, 2011 at 9:41 am

    perfect tea time snack…looks yummm

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  42. Kurryleaves on September 15, 2011 at 9:42 am

    perfect tea time snack…looks yummm

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  43. GEETHA ACHAL on September 15, 2011 at 9:59 am

    Perfect to snack anytime of the day…Love it…

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  44. Deeksha on September 15, 2011 at 10:51 am

    Looks so crispy and yummy! Its raining here. Feel like to have some right now with a cup of tea :)

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  47. Prathima Rao on September 15, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Crispy & irresistible!!! That its raining out here & your post makes me want to fry soem onion bhajias right away!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  48. Dzoli on September 15, 2011 at 11:53 am

    This si the grat way to make and eat onions by themselves:)

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  49. Sudha Sabarish on September 15, 2011 at 11:54 am

    I love onion fritters a lot.That too having onion fritters during the raining season with the hot cup of tea OMG!

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  50. Sudha Sabarish on September 15, 2011 at 11:56 am

    I love onion fritters a lot.That too having onion fritters during the raining season with the hot cup of tea OMG!

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  51. Blackswan on September 15, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Hey, thks for your lovely comments @ Luxury Haven! What a great profile & blog you've got here. Looking fwd to sharing our food journey :)

    I love fried food! This is just wonderful as a snack :)

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  52. lisa is cooking on September 15, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    These look crispy and delicious! Love the chilies in them too.

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  54. Priya on September 15, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    Seriously am drooling over those incredible fritters..

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  55. divya on September 15, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Crispy and delicious tea time snack..love it

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  56. Mamatkamal on September 15, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    I love fried onions and your recipe is so original! I have to try this soon. Thanks for sharing my friend!
    Cheers

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  57. Neha on September 15, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    This is my favorite tea time snack…Love it..

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  58. RAKS KITCHEN on September 16, 2011 at 3:34 am

    Just made this sterday evening for snack,love it!

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