.jpg) Stuffed mirchi (chilli) bajji served in an Indian restaurant | |
| Alternative names | Bhaji, bajji, onion bhaji, bhajia (Gujarati) |
|---|---|
| Type | Fritter |
| Place of origin | India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Serving temperature | hot |
| Main ingredients | Gram flour, vegetables |
| Similar dishes | Pakora and other fritters made from wheat or corn flour |
A bhaji or bajji is a type of fritter originating in the Indian subcontinent. It is made from spicy hot vegetables, commonly onion, and has several variants.[1] 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 also a common starter or side dish in Anglo-Indian cuisine across the United Kingdom.
The Guinness World Record for the largest onion bhaji is held by one weighing 175.48 kilograms (386 lb 13+3⁄4 oz) made by Oli Khan and Team of Surma Takeaway Stevenage on 4 February 2020.[2]
- ^ Cloake, Felicity (13 November 2013). "How to make the perfect onion bhajis". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Largest onion bhaji". Guinness World Records. Guinness World Records. Retrieved 11 March 2021.