Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis
Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis deliver crisp edges and tender centers with layers of warm spice from turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili. The sweetness of baked onions pairs with nutty chickpea flour for a light, fragrant bite that’s great as a starter, snack, or side for curry night. Serve hot with cool yogurt or tangy chutney for contrast.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Cook the onions: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, then add turmeric, coriander, cumin, and ginger and mix until evenly combined. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Make the batter: In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, cumin, coriander, and salt until well combined. Stir in onions and tomato purée, then add a little water until the mixture is wet and easy to stir.
- 4
Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil onto the prepared baking sheet. For each bhaji, place 2 tablespoons of the onion mixture on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle the remaining oil over the bhajis and continue baking until golden brown, about 25 more minutes.
- Calories 64.77 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 1.6 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 12.27 g 4%
- Total Fat 1.44 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3.61 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.53 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 27.89 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 158.22 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.34 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Oven Baked Onion Bhajis is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chickpea Flour, Chili Powder, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Ground Coriander. Each serving provides about 64.77 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis made of?
- The main ingredients are Chickpea Flour, Chili Powder, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 64.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis healthy?
- Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 64.77 calories and 1.6 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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