bhajis

Spicy vegetable fritters

Bhajis are Indian fritters made by coating vegetables—typically onion, potato, or spinach—in spiced chickpea batter and deep-frying until crispy.

Onion bhajis are the most familiar variety in British curry houses, served as starters or snacks: We ordered some onion bhajis while we waited for our mains.

Also spelled bajis.

Indian

onion

Pungent layered bulb

  • pakoraBattered South Asian snack
  • samosaStuffed triangular pastry
  • chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment

curry · masala · naan · dal · paneer · raita · chai · thali · dosa · tandoor

fried

deep-fry

Cook in hot oil

  • oilSlippery viscous fluid
  • batterUncooked cake mixture
  • frittersFried batter with filling

golden · sizzle · pan · skillet · bubbles · drain · heat · tongs · crispy · crunchy

spiced

chili

Capsicum pod or stew

garlic · coriander · peppery · pungent · hot · cayenne · zing · flavorful · tangy · mustard

appetizer

starters

Things that initiate

mezze · tapas · hors-d'oeuvres · canapes · platter · sharing · dipping · accompaniment · side-dish · buffet

Opposites
cooking method

bhajisraita

Yogurt-based cooling condiment

salad · crudités · idli · steamed vegetables · plain rice

course/meal position

bhajisbiryani

Spiced layered rice dish

curry · thali · main course · dal · rice dishes

textural quality

bhajisraita

Yogurt-based cooling condiment

lassi · dal · soup · chutney · rice pudding

Phrases
Family

bhaji

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