Bhaji
Deep-fried fritters served as fast food in India, Pakistan and the Caribbean
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::summary Deep-fried fritters served as fast food in India, Pakistan and the Caribbean ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Bhaji |
| image | Stuffed mirchi bajji (16164286908).jpg |
| image_size | 250px |
| caption | Stuffed mirchi (chilli) bhaji in an Indian restaurant |
| alternate_name | Bhaji, bajji, onion bhaji, bhajia (Gujarati) |
| country | India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh |
| region | Indian subcontinent |
| type | Fritter |
| served | hot |
| main_ingredient | Gram flour, vegetables |
| similar_dish | Pakora and other fritters made from wheat or corn flour |
| :: |
| name = Bhaji | image = Stuffed mirchi bajji (16164286908).jpg | image_size = 250px | caption = Stuffed mirchi (chilli) bhaji in an Indian restaurant | alternate_name = Bhaji, bajji, onion bhaji, bhajia (Gujarati) | country = India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh | region =Indian subcontinent | type = Fritter | served = hot | main_ingredient = Gram flour, vegetables | variations = | calories = | other = | similar_dish = Pakora and other fritters made from wheat or corn flour
A bhaji (also spelled bajji or bhajee) is a type of fritter originating in the Indian subcontinent. It is made from spicy hot vegetables, commonly onion, and has several variants. It is a popular snack food in India and is also very popular in Pakistan. It can be found for sale in street-side stalls, especially in tapris (on streets) and dhabas (on highways). It is a common starter in Indian restaurant cuisine across the United Kingdom.
Regional varieties
Outside Southern and Western India, such preparations are often known as pakora. Bhajis can be made with chili, potato, onion, plantain, or bread. Regional versions include the potato-based bonda (in South India), vada (originally with potato, in Maharashtra) and gota (in Gujarat), made with green fenugreek leaves.
Cultural significance
Bhajis are a component of traditional Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada, Kerala, and Telugu cuisines served on special occasions and at festivals. They are generally served with a cup of coffee, tea, or a traditional serving of yameen. Banana peppers are used for making mirchi bhajji.
Onion bhajis are often eaten as a starter in Indian restaurants in the United Kingdom before the main course, along with poppadoms and 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. The Guinness World Record for the largest onion bhaji is held by one weighing 175.48 kg made by Oli Khan and Team of Surma Takeaway Stevenage on 4 February 2020.
Gallery
File:Banana Peppers.jpg|Banana pepper used in mirchi bhaji File:A closeup of Bajji.JPG|Bhaji File:The Bajji maker.jpg|Preparing bhajis in South India File:Bajji's ;) (5549256969).jpg|Aloo bhaji File:Onion bajji picture.JPG|Onion bhaji File:कांदा भजी.jpg|Kanda bhaji
References
References
- (13 November 2013). "How to make the perfect onion bhajis". The Guardian.
- (18 April 2015). "Take pride in the bonda or pakora. It is our gift to the world".
- Gupta, Chef Niru. (1 February 2016). "10 Best Karnataka (Kannada) Recipes".
- (2001). "Basic Food Preparation". [[Orient Blackswan]].
- [http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Sep82007/metrosat2007090724008.asp Deccan Herald: ''Bole to yeh vada pav hai!''] {{webarchive. link. (October 11, 2008)
- (15 January 2023). "Methi Na Gota".
- "Largest onion bhaji". [[Guinness World Records]].
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