Onion Fritters (Onion Pakora)
Quick, easy, crispy onion fritters recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot in 30 minutes. These Indian onion pakora are full of garlic, onion, red chili and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Chickpea flour
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Black sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1/2-1 cup Water To make a smooth batter consistency
- 1 Onion Large, Peeled, Thinly sliced
- Oil For frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- While the oil is heating, make the batter.
- In a large Ziploc bag, add all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, cumin, black sesame seeds, red chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, water. You can use a large mixing bowl but Ziploc bag allows for easier clean up.
- Mix until batter is thick and smooth.
- Add onion slices in the batter and mix until fully coated.
- Place spoonfuls of this onion mixture gently in hot oil.
- Turn over as needed a few times for even frying and until fritters are golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove them from oil and place them on a large tray, lined with paper towels. Enjoy.
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- This tastes best when served immediately. Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the the fridge for up 1 day and reheated in a toaster oven or air fryer but they won't be as crispy as before.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 4mg