Bhaji
Deep fried fritters served as fast food in India, Pakistan and the Caribbean / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Bhaji (disambiguation).
A bhaji/bajji is a type of fritter originating from 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 (Marathi: टपरी) (on streets) and dhabas (Punjabi: ਢਾਬਾ) (on highways). It is also a common starter in Anglo-Indian cuisine across the United Kingdom.
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Alternative names | Bhaji, bajji, Onion Bhaji, Bhajia (Gujarati) |
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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 |
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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]