How to Make Quick & Crispy Kanda Bhajiya | Onion Pakoda | Onion Fritters

Kanda Bhajiya, also known as Onion Pakoda or Onion Fritters, is a popular and much-loved Indian street food snack. Made with thinly sliced onions, gram flour (besan), spices, and green chillies, this crispy snack is perfect for evenings.

Crispy Onion Pakoda/Kanda Bhajiya/Onion Fritters, is a very famous street food snack in India. There’s nothing better than enjoying hot and crunchy Kanda Bhajiya with a cup of tea, especially on a rainy or cool day. Served with green chutney or tomato ketchup, this snack is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

  • Sliced Onion - 4

  • Besan / Gram flour - 1 cup

  • Rice flour - ⅓ cup

  • Chilli powder - ½ tbsp

  • Cooking soda - ½ tsp

  • Salt - ½ tsp

  • Garlic (crushed) - 5-8 cloves (optional)

  • Green chilli - 3- 4

  • Oil – for deep frying

Preparation Method

In a mixing bowl, sieve the besan and rice flour using a strainer.

Add ½ tablespoon chilli powder, ½ teaspoon cooking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well.

Add the crushed garlic (optional) and the sliced onions, and mix everything thoroughly.

Note: Use very little water. Onions naturally release water. If the batter becomes watery, the bhajiyas will absorb more oil and turn greasy.

Once the batter is ready,

Heat oil in a kadai over medium flame.

Slowly drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil.

Deep fry the bhajiyas, turning them occasionally, until they become golden brown and crispy.

After frying the bhajiyas, take 3–4 green chillies, slit them in the middle, and deep fry them.
(Add a little salt to the chillies if required.)

Once well fried, remove them from the oil.

Serve the hot Kanda Bhajiya with green chutney (pudina chutney), tomato chutney, tomato sauce, or mayonnaise. Enjoy with a hot cup of tea.

That’s it! Your crispy Kanda Bhajiya is ready to serve.

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While mixing, sprinkle a small amount of water and mix well to form a slightly thick batter.

Fry the remaining batter in the same way until all the bhajiyas are done.

Final Note