Pyaji wada/onion cutlets Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together gram flour, chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
• STEP 2.Add water gradually to make a thick batter. Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai. Take small portions of the batter and drop them gently into the hot oil.
• STEP 4.Fry the pyaji wada on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 5.Remove the fried wada from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 6.Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.
• STEP 7.Enjoy the crispy and flavorful pyaji wada as a snack or appetizer.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is thick enough to coat the onions well. If it is too thin, the wada may not hold its shape.
• You can adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less red chili powder.
• To make the wada extra crispy, you can add a tablespoon of rice flour to the batter.
• For a healthier version, you can also bake the wada in the oven instead of deep frying.

Storage and Serving

• Pyaji wada is best served hot and crispy.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, you can either deep fry them again or bake them in the oven until they are heated through and crispy.