Kanda Bhaji (Onion Pakora)

Kanda bhaji is an easy to make snack. It can be served for evening snacks, as a an appetizer or even as a side dish to the meal. As a famous street food, it is served with pav.

Measurement: 1 Cup = 180 ml
Serves: 3

Ingredients: 

1. Onion (sliced) - 4 medium
2. Besan - 1 cup approx
3. Green chillies (chopped) - as per your requirement
4. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Turmeric powder - a dash
6. Baking soda - 1/4 tsp 
7. Corriander leaves (chopped) - 1 1/2 tbsp
8. Oil - for deep frying
9. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Take a mixing bowl and combine onion, green chillies and salt. Rest it at least for half an hr.
• Dissolve baking soda in a tsp of water.
• Combine all the ingredients without water, you need to mix it with the moisture given out by onion.
• Check the taste for salt.
• Heat oil in a kadai and add 2 tsp of hot oil to the batter and mix well.
• Drop a spoonful of batter and fry few at a time on medium flame.
• Turn them occasionally with a slotted spoon.
• Repeat for remaining batter.
• Serve hot accompanied by a cup of tea.

Tip:

• You may serve it with chutney or ketchup to suit your taste.
• If you want soft bhaji, then add water and more besan.