Who knew that these dainty purple beauties could pack such a punch? They are as sharp and delicious in taste as their bulbs and their stalks. Made into Pakoras, they tasted outta sight!!! After all the traditional Indian snack, pakoras does require a ton of onions – this was a novelty and a runaway hit with the folks at home – do try if you have a blossoming onion plant growing in your backyard.
PrintOnion Blossom Fritters
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
These onion blossom pakoras are a unique twist on the traditional Indian snack, featuring sharp and delicious flavors from fresh onion blossoms fried to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
- About 20 onion blossoms
- 1/4 cup besan flour (chickpea flour)
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- A pinch of asafetida
- 1-2 teaspoons sambar powder or 2 ground dry red chilies (cayenne)
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Wash the onion blossoms thoroughly and dab them dry with a towel, or wash them beforehand and allow them to dry naturally.
- In a mixing bowl, combine besan flour, rice flour, asafetida, sambar powder (or ground red chilies), and salt. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each onion blossom into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Carefully place the coated blossoms into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry the pakoras for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the pakoras from the oil and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of chutney or dipping sauce.
Notes
Ensure the blossoms are dry before dipping in batter to avoid splattering. Serve immediately for the best texture. You can substitute sambar powder with ground red chilies if unavailable. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in an oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
