Bhaji

Bajji
	Stuffed mirchi (chilli) bajji served in anIndian restaurant
Alternative names	Bhaji, bajji, Onion Bhaji, Bhajia (Gujarati)
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
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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

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

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

Banana pepperused in mirchi bhaji
A close-up of bajji
Preparation of bajjis inSouth India
A variant: aloo bajji
Onion bajji
Kanda Bhaji

References

^^a ^bCloake, 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

Media related toBhajiat Wikimedia Commons

[Guardian-1] Cloake, Felicity(13 November 2013)."How to make the perfect onion bhajis".The Guardian.Retrieved26 November2018.

[Guinness-2] "Largest onion bhaji".Guinness World Records.Guinness World Records.Retrieved11 March2021.

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