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Vengaya Bajji-Onion Bajji-Ulli Bajji Recipe

November 24, 2015 23 Comments

Learn how to make Onion or Vengaya Bajji using this easy recipe from my MIL. Onion bajji makes a great after-school snack or a hot appetizer to serve guests.

TH’s most favourite snack in the world is any kind of bajji and he hardly cares what goes into it. I have made Vazhakka Bajji, Potato Bajji, and even Mirchi Bajji a few times but never really tried the easier Vengaya Bajji ever. Well, easier because you tend to always have onions in hand.

During our trip to Chennai in December, we were left without power on most evenings between 4 and 6pm and MIL would make some snack or the other to munch on as we waited, chatting. On day 1, when she asked what we would like to have, bajji was the unanimous answer.

Making any kind of bajji is pretty much the same, only the main filling ingredient changes and in this case we have used onions or vengayam.

Other Bajji Recipes on Edible Garden:
– Vazhakka Bajji
– Potato Bajji
– Mysore Bajji

Vengaya Bajji-Onion Bajji-Ulli Bajji Recipe

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves 4-6
Recipe source: Mom-in-law

Ingredients:
2 large onions
3/4 cup of besan (kadalai mavu or gram flour)
1/2 tsp of red chilli powder
1/2 tsp of jeera, whole or powdered (optional)
1/4 tsp of hing or asafoetida (powder)
1 tsp of salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp of soda powder (optional, we didn’t add this)
2-3 cups of oil, for deep frying (according to the size of your pan)

How to make Vengaya Bajji:

1. Peel, wash, and cut the onions into 1/4″ thick rings.

Vengaya Bajji-Onion Bajji-Ulli Bajji Recipe

2. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a wide bowl (except the oil). Add enough water to make a thick batter. It should be thick enough to coat the onions as you dip them in but not too “drippy”.

Vengaya Bajji-Onion Bajji-Ulli Bajji Recipe

3. Heat oil until it just begins to smoke. Lower the flame to medium-low, dip the onion rings into the batter to coat completely and drop into the hot oil.

Vengaya Bajji-Onion Bajji-Ulli Bajji Recipe

4. Fry until golden brown. This should take about 2-3 mins. Drain and set aside and proceed with the rest of the onions until you are through.

Vengaya Bajji-Onion Bajji-Ulli Bajji Recipe

Serve Onion Bajji hot with tomato sauce or Pudina Chutney.

Notes:

– Adding soda powder makes the bajjis softer and more puffier but they tend to drink more oil making it a bit unhealthier. Go with the cost-benefit analysis here and do what you prefer.

– You can follow the same process for making bajji with other vegetables like eggplant, raw banana (vazhakka), bajji chillies, potato, etc.

– You can add a pinch of turmeric powder to the bajji batter if you prefer. I personally don’t like the cumin so omit that but it does give an extra kick so add it if you like cumin (jeera).

– Based on a tip from a lot of readers (check comments), you can also add 1 tbsp of rice flour to the bajji batter. We have never really done this at home but I am assured it makes the bajjis very crisp, so try it!

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Comments

  1. kaysuyam

    February 5, 2013 at 6:24 am

    Hi, been wanting to thank you for your recipes for quite some time. So, thanks a lot and i enjoy your style of writing too!! Re bajji, I like ajwain instead of jeera and adding rice flour does make it tastier. This sunday is gonna be bajji day at home i.e. if it is a stay at home sunday!!!

    Reply
    • Nagalakshmi V

      February 5, 2013 at 8:07 am

      You are welcome. I hope you do end up making Onion Bajji this weekend 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anonymous

    February 1, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    i made it, but too oily….

    Reply
    • Nagalakshmi V

      February 2, 2013 at 1:55 am

      you need to regulate the oil temperature the right way otherwise the bajjis will be too oily. keep flame at medium to medium high, don't lower it beyond that.

      Reply
  3. Sharmilee! :)

    January 30, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Can have it anytime of the day..looks absolutely perfect, nice clicks too!!

    Reply
  4. Sona S

    January 29, 2013 at 2:01 am

    Looks yummy. Capsicum and Onion bhajji's are my favorite.

    Reply
  5. Apu

    January 28, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    Yumm! I made these last week, we have the weather for them!

    Reply
  6. Manju

    January 28, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Ulli bhajji is our fav at home…

    Regards,
    Manju
    http://manjuseatingdelights.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. divya

    January 28, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    looks fabulous and super inviting.

    Reply
  8. ramya anand

    January 28, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I too add a tablespoon of rice flour to bajji batter…looks delicious

    Reply
  9. Charul @ Tadka Masala

    January 28, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    Yumm! Love these on a rainy day! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Veena Theagarajan

    January 28, 2013 at 8:54 am

    my fav.. can I have some?

    Reply
  11. Aishwarya

    January 28, 2013 at 8:23 am

    I agree with harini – the riceflour also ensures that the bajji does not come out oily. We also add a little bit of ginger-garlic paste for flavor.

    Reply
  12. WeR SAHM

    January 28, 2013 at 7:56 am

    uli bhaji baagundhi Nags…. nice pics

    Reply
  13. Sangeetha Nambi

    January 28, 2013 at 7:25 am

    Best and traditional tea time muncher…

    Reply
  14. Rafeeda

    January 28, 2013 at 6:15 am

    lovely bajji… this is a new idea, would try soon…

    Reply
  15. Priti S

    January 28, 2013 at 5:56 am

    Love onion bhaji …I mostly make in other way ….new looks is different and nice

    Reply
  16. harini

    January 28, 2013 at 5:27 am

    For Bajjis with a crisp exterior just add a couple of spoons of rice flour to the batter. Sometimes Ajwain instead of cumin adds a nice twist. I love capsicum and zucchini bajjis as well.

    Reply
  17. harini

    January 28, 2013 at 5:23 am

    If you like them crisp just add a couple of spoons of rice flour to the batter. You will get bajjis with a crisp exterior and a soft interior. Ajwain instead of cumin also adds a nice twist.

    Reply
  18. Jeyashrisuresh

    January 28, 2013 at 5:00 am

    What a simple and beautiful presentation of this onion bajji. My fav snack and it has turned out perfect

    Reply
  19. Hema

    January 28, 2013 at 4:11 am

    Whenever I make bajjis, there is at least 2 varieties, vengaya bajji being a personal favorite, nicely presented..

    Reply
  20. Meeta K. Wolff

    January 28, 2013 at 7:31 am

    My every pore is craving this … it's the perfect weahter for bhajis and steaming mugs of spiced tea. I think I need to make some – these and samosas!

    Reply
  21. RAKS KITCHEN

    January 28, 2013 at 5:06 am

    The most favorite of all bajjis. Flavorful one.. 🙂

    Reply

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