Chicken Bhuna
Chicken bhuna with caramelised onions and reduced masala for a rich, thick curry that clings to every piece.
Crispy Onion Bhajis
Crispy Onion Bhajis is a practical, flavour-forward recipe designed for reliable results at home, with clear steps and balanced seasoning so the dish lands well on both weeknights and more relaxed cooks.
Use the notes and method timings as a guide, then adjust seasoning and texture near the end to suit your ingredients and equipment. Serve in a way that matches the dish style so it reads as intentional and complete on the table.
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced onions, gram flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and salt.
- Add enough water to make a thick batter, mixing well to coat the onions.
- Stir in the chopped fresh coriander.
- Heat oil in a deep pan. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with mint chutney.
Ingredients
- 5ml Salt
- Water as needed
- 30ml Coriander chopped fresh
- 2 Onion thinly sliced large
- 5ml Coriander ground
Notes
Red onions are often preferred for their sweet flavor and vibrant color. However, white or yellow onions work well too. Thinly sliced onions ensure that each bhaji cooks evenly and gets sufficiently crispy.
Don't skimp on the spices. Classic seasonings include ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and sometimes a hint of garam masala or chili powder for heat. Besan or gram flour is traditional and gives a nutty flavor and crisp texture. It’s also gluten-free.
Keep exploring
Keep cooking
Related recipes
Garlic Chicken Curry
A robust garlic-forward chicken curry with a rich tomato-spice base, ideal for a reliable weeknight Indian-style dinner.
Lamb Bhuna
Slow-cooked lamb bhuna with deeply browned onions, warming spices and a thick reduced masala gravy.
Tomato, Chilli & Red Pepper Soup
A comforting, flavour-forward tomato, chilli & red pepper soup made for practical home cooking.
Ready to cook?
Still hungry for ideas?
Browse the full recipe collection or jump into search to find your next meal.