These baked onion bhajis are exceedingly tasty and a healthier alternative to the deep-fried onion bhajis you find in Indian restaurants. They are sweet, tender, and very Moorish. Serve hot as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil , or as needed
- 5 small onions , thinly sliced
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cook the onions: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix in chili powder, then stir in turmeric, coriander, cumin, and ginger until well combined. Remove from the heat.
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Make the batter: Mix chickpea flour, cumin, coriander, and salt together in a bowl until well combined. Mix in onions and tomato purée, then add a little water until mixture is wet and easy to stir.
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Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil onto the prepared baking sheet. Place 2 tablespoons onion mixture onto the baking sheet for each bhaji; flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle remaining oil over the bhajis and continue baking until golden brown, about 25 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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