Call it kanda bhaji or pyaaz ke pakode or onion fritters. It’s all going to taste the same and yummy. Onion coated with gram flour and a few spices is a treat in itself. Small plates sold in the street for a bare minimum amount is worth millions when had with a piping glass of tea called as cutting chai in Mumbai. Every collage, office, school would have such eateries where kanda bhaji is made and it is sold like hot cakes. A bite of the bhaji , a bite of the chilly and a sip of tea is a festival by itself. This delicacy is always made during heavy rains and I bet many will have stories related to this. So pick up your cutting chai, fry these bhaji and share your memories with us in the comment section.

Ingredients

Onion – 1 large thinly sliced

Gram flour – 3 tbsp

Salt – as per taste

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Red chilly powder – 1/4 tsp

Water – as required

Oil – to fry

Method

1. In a bowl add the thinly sliced onions and use your hands and separate each strand of the onion. Then add salt, turmeric powder, chilly powder, gram flour and mix well. Add water very little and make a thick batter.

2. Drop some small portions into the oil and fry till crisp. Serve hot with green chilies by the side and some tea.