Bhaji
A bhaji, bhajji, Bhajiya or bajji is a spicy snack or entree dish similar to a fritter, originating from the Indian subcontinent, with several variants. It is a popular snack food in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Assam, West Bengal and Odisha in India, and can be found for sale in street-side stalls, especially in tapris and dhabas .
Outside Southern and Western India, such preparations are often known as pakora.
Bhajis are a component of traditional Gujarati Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu cuisine served on special occasions and at festivals. They are generally served with a cup of coffee, tea, or a traditional serving of yameen. They use banana peppers for making mirchi bhajji.
Its variations include the chili bajji, potato bajji and the bread bajji. Another version is called bonda, vada and Gota. Bonda has potato or mixed vegetable filling while Gota is made by green fenugreek leaves.
Onion bhajis are often eaten as a starter in Indian restaurants before the main course, along with poppadoms and other Indian snacks. They may be served with a side of salad and 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 102.2kg made in Bradford in 2011.
