Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis

Name: Oven-Baked Onion Bhajis
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, British
Ingredients: 5 tbsp Chickpea Flour; 0.25 tsp Chili Powder; 2 tsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Ground Coriander; 0.25 tsp Ground Cumin; 0.25 tsp Ground Ginger; 0.5 tsp Ground Turmeric; 1 pinch Salt; 1 tbsp Tomato Puree; 1 tbsp Water; 5 whole Yellow Onion

Appetizer 🧄Side Dish 🥗Snack 🍿 Bangladeshi 🇧🇩Indian 🇮🇳Pakistani 🇵🇰British Low-Carb Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Ayurvedic 🧘Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.