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Crispy Onion Pakoras (Kanda Bhaji)

Recipe by Kirti Gold Oil

  • Ready in25 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook10 min
  • CuisineIndian · Maharashtrian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~450 kcal
Crispy Onion Pakoras (Kanda Bhaji)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2-3 medium, thinly slicedOnions
  • 1 tsp (or to taste)Salt
  • 1/2 tspTurmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tspCarom Seeds (Ajwain)
  • 1-2, finely choppedGreen Chilies
  • 1 tsp (or to taste)Red Chili Powder
  • 2 tbsp, finely choppedCoriander Leaves
  • 1/2 cup (adjust as needed)Besan (Gram Flour)
  • for deep frying + 1 tbsp hot oilKirti Gold Refined Groundnut Oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare Onions and Spices

    Take thinly sliced onions in a bowl. Add salt, turmeric powder, carom seeds (ajwain), finely chopped green chilies, red chili powder, and finely chopped coriander leaves. Mix all the ingredients well with your hands. The salt will help the onions release moisture. Let the mixture rest for 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2.Prepare Besan Mixture

    Add Kirti Gold Besan (gram flour) to the onion mixture. Mix thoroughly, ensuring the onions are well coated with the besan and spices using the moisture released by the onions. Do not add any extra water.

  3. 3.Add Hot Oil for Crispiness

    Heat Kirti Gold Refined Groundnut Oil in a pan for deep frying. Once hot, take about 1 tablespoon of this hot oil and add it to the besan-onion mixture. Mix well. This step helps in making the pakoras extra crispy.

  4. 4.Deep Fry the Pakoras

    Once the oil is hot, take small portions of the mixture and gently drop them into the hot oil. Fry on a medium to high flame until the pakoras turn golden brown and crispy. This ensures they cook evenly and don't absorb too much oil.

  5. 5.Serve Crispy Pakoras

    Remove the fried pakoras from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve hot with green chilies, ketchup, or your favorite chutney.

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Crispy Onion Pakoras (Kanda Bhaji)

Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Maharashtrian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by Kirti Gold Oil on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Prepare Onions and Spices

    Take thinly sliced onions in a bowl. Add salt, turmeric powder, carom seeds (ajwain), finely chopped green chilies, red chili powder, and finely chopped coriander leaves. Mix all the ingredients well with your hands. The salt will help the onions release moisture. Let the mixture rest for .

  2. 2

    Prepare Besan Mixture

    Add Kirti Gold Besan (gram flour) to the onion mixture. Mix thoroughly, ensuring the onions are well coated with the besan and spices using the moisture released by the onions. Do not add any extra water.

  3. 3

    Add Hot Oil for Crispiness

    Heat Kirti Gold Refined Groundnut Oil in a pan for deep frying. Once hot, take about 1 tablespoon of this hot oil and add it to the besan-onion mixture. Mix well. This step helps in making the pakoras extra crispy.

  4. 4

    Deep Fry the Pakoras

    Once the oil is hot, take small portions of the mixture and gently drop them into the hot oil. Fry on a medium to high flame until the pakoras turn golden brown and crispy. This ensures they cook evenly and don't absorb too much oil.

  5. 5

    Serve Crispy Pakoras

    Remove the fried pakoras from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve hot with green chilies, ketchup, or your favorite chutney.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Green chili · Chili powder
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    TipDo Not Add Extra Water

    Do not add extra water to the onion mixture; the moisture from the onions after salting is enough to bind the besan.

  • 2
    Cooking tipFry Pakoras on Medium to

    Fry pakoras on medium to high flame to ensure they become crispy and do not absorb too much oil.

  • 3
    TipLet the Salted Onions Sit for 5

    7 minutes to release their moisture before adding besan.

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