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Onion Bhajis with Spiced Mango Chutney

Why not spice up your appetizers for your next party. Crispy fried Onion Bhajis with Spicy Mango Chutney make a great alternative to your normal party snacks. Take a look and see what this dish is all about!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: mangoes, onions
Servings: 24 Bhajis
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the onion bhajis:

  • 3 medium onions quartered and then thinly sliced
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 Cup flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 Teaspoon fenugreek
  • 1 Teaspoon garam masala
  • Vegetable oil for frying

​For the mango chutney:

  • 2 Mangos ripe, peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 Red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 5 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root grated
  • 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 Dried chilies finely chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon coriander
  • Pinch salt
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Instructions

  • First make the mango chutney.
  • In a medium saucepan set over medium to low heat, combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir well. Bring it to a gentle simmer and stir again. Use a fork or a potato masher to break up the mango. Cover and leave it to simmer for about 30 minutes. Check it at this stage to see if it's soft and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Make the onion bhajis.
  • In a medium bowl add the cumin seeds, ground coriander, fenugreek, garam masala, salt and pepper to the flour. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk the eggs and add the onions. Coat well and then add in the flour and stir to combine. You will have quite a sticky consistency.
  • In a large skillet add enough vegetable oil to about 3 inches deep. Make sure the oil is hot before frying. To test it, add a small amount of batter to the pan, if it sizzles then the oil is ready. To fry the bhajis, drop small spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry for about a minute and then turn them over. Continue to fry to for about another minute. They will be golden and crispy when done. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Repeat for the rest of the bhajis. Keep warm in a low oven.
  • Note: These can be made in advance and then reheated on a baking try in a moderate oven for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve onion bhajis with mango chutney on the side.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

Cooking time stated is total cooking time, for the chutney and the bhajis.
Nutrition Facts
Onion Bhajis with Spiced Mango Chutney
Amount Per Serving (1 Onion Bhaji)
Calories 83 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 72mg2%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 217IU4%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.