Bajji

Stuffed mirchi (chilli) bajji served in anIndian restaurant
Alternative names	Bhaji, bajji, onion bhaji, bhajia (Gujarati)
Type	Fritter
Place of origin	India,Pakistan,Nepal andBangladesh
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
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Abhaji orbajji is a type offritter originating in theIndian subcontinent. It is made from spicy hot vegetables, commonlyonion, and has several variants.^[1] It is a popular snack food in India and is also very popular inPakistan. It can be found for sale in street-side stalls, especially intapris (on streets) anddhabas (on highways). It is also a common starter or side dish inAnglo-Indian cuisine across theUnited Kingdom.

TheGuinness World Record for the largest onion bhaji is held by one weighing 175.48 kilograms (386 lb13+3⁄4 oz) made byOli Khan and Team of Surma TakeawayStevenage on 4 February 2020.^[2]

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Outside Southern and Western India, such preparations are often known aspakora. Its variations include thechili bajji, potato bajji, onion bajji, plantain bajji and the bread bajji (orbread pakora). Another version is called bonda (in south India), vada (in Maharashtra) and gota (in Gujarat). Bonda has potato or mixed-vegetable filling while gota is made with green fenugreek leaves.

Bhajis are a component of traditional PunjabiPakistani andGujarati, Marathi,Tamil, Kannada andTelugu cuisines served on special occasions and at festivals. They are generally served with a cup ofcoffee,tea, or a traditional serving ofyameen. Banana peppers are used for making mirchi bhajji.

Onion bhajis are often eaten as a starter inAnglo-Indian restaurants before the main course, along withpoppadoms 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.^[1]

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  Banana pepper used in mirchi bhaji
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  A close-up of bajji
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  Preparation of bajjis inSouth India
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  A variant: aloo bajji
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  Onion bajji
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  Kanda bhaji

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