Bhaji
![]() Stuffed mirchi (chilli) bajji served in anIndian restaurant | |
Alternative names | Bhaji, bajji, Onion Bhaji, Bhajia (Gujarati) |
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Type | Fritter |
Place of origin | India,Pakistan,NepalandBangladesh |
Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
Serving temperature | hot |
Main ingredients | Gram flour,vegetables |
Similar dishes | Pakoraand other fritters made from wheat or corn flour |
Abhajiorbajjiis a type offritteroriginating in theIndian subcontinent.It is made from spicy hot vegetables, commonlyonion,and has several variants.[1]It is a popular snack food in India and is also very popular inPakistan.It can be found for sale in street-side stalls, especially intapris(on streets) anddhabas(on highways). It is also a common starter inAnglo-Indian cuisineacross theUnited Kingdom.
TheGuinness World Recordfor the largest onion bhaji is held by one weighing175.48 kilograms (386 lb13+3⁄4oz) made byOli Khanand Team of Surma TakeawayStevenageon 4 February 2020.[2]
Regional varieties
[edit]Outside Southern and Western India, such preparations are often known aspakora.Its variations include thechili bajji,potato bajji, onion bajji, plantain bajji and the bread bajji (orbread pakora). Another version is called bonda (in south India), vada (in Maharashtra) and Gota (in Gujarat). Bonda has potato or mixed vegetable filling while Gota is made with green fenugreek leaves.
Cultural significance
[edit]Bhajis are a component of traditional PunjabiPakistaniandGujarati,Marathi,Tamil,Kannada andTelugu cuisinesserved on special occasions and at festivals. They are generally served with a cup ofcoffee,tea,or a traditional serving ofyameen.Banana peppers are used for making mirchi bhajji.
Onion bhajis are often eaten as a starter inAnglo-Indianrestaurants before the main course, along withpoppadomsand other Indian snacks. They may be served with a side of salad and a slice of lemon, or with mango chutney, and are traditionally made to a mild taste.[1]
Gallery
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Banana pepperused in mirchi bhaji
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A close-up of bajji
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Preparation of bajjis inSouth India
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A variant: aloo bajji
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Onion bajji
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Kanda Bhaji
References
[edit]- ^abCloake, Felicity(13 November 2013)."How to make the perfect onion bhajis".The Guardian.Retrieved26 November2018.
- ^"Largest onion bhaji".Guinness World Records.Guinness World Records.Retrieved11 March2021.
External links
[edit]Media related toBhajiat Wikimedia Commons