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{{Short description|Deep-fried fritters served as fast food in India, Pakistan and the Caribbean}}<br />
{{see also|Pakora}}<br />
{{Infobox prepared food<br />
| name = Bajji<br />
| image = Stuffed mirchi bajji (16164286908).jpg<br />
| image_size = 250px<br />
| caption = Stuffed mirchi (chilli) bajji served in an [[Indian restaurant]]<br />
| alternate_name = Bhaji, bajji, onion bhaji, bhajia (Gujarati)<br />
| country = [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[Nepal]] and [[Bangladesh]]<br />
| region =[[Indian subcontinent]]<br />
| type = [[Fritter]]<br />
| served = hot<br />
| main_ingredient = [[Gram flour]], [[vegetable]]s<br />
| variations = <br />
| calories = <br />
| other = <br />
| similar_dish = [[Pakora]] and other fritters made from wheat or corn flour<br />
}}<br />
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A '''bhaji''' or '''bajji''' is a type of [[fritter]] originating in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It is made from spicy hot vegetables, commonly [[onion]], and has several variants. 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 ''[[tapri]]s'' (on streets) and ''[[dhaba]]s'' (on highways). It is also a common starter or side dish in [[Anglo-Indian cuisine]] across the [[United Kingdom]]. <br />
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The [[Guinness World Record]] for the largest onion bhaji is held by one weighing {{convert|175.48|kg|lboz|frac=4}} made by [[Oli Khan]] and Team of Surma Takeaway [[Stevenage]] on 4 February 2020.<br />
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== Regional varieties ==<br />
Outside Southern and Western India, such preparations are often known as ''[[pakora]]''. Its variations include the [[Mirchi Bada|chili bajji]], potato bajji, onion bajji, plantain bajji and the bread bajji (or [[bread 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.<br />
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== Cultural significance ==<br />
Bhajis are a component of traditional [[Punjabi cuisine|Punjabi]], [[Gujarati cuisine|Gujarati]], [[Maharashtrian cuisine|Marathi]], [[Tamil cuisine|Tamil]], [[Karnataka cuisine|Kannada]], [[Kerala cuisine|Kerala]], and [[Telugu cuisine]]s served on special occasions and at festivals. They are generally served with a cup of [[coffee]], [[tea]], or a traditional serving of ''yameen''. Banana peppers are used for making mirchi bhajji.<br />
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Onion bhajis are often eaten as a starter in [[Anglo-Indian cuisine|Anglo-Indian]] restaurants before the main course, along with ''[[Papadum|poppadoms]]'' 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.<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Banana Peppers.jpg|[[Banana pepper]] used in mirchi bhaji<br />
File:A closeup of Bajji.JPG|A close-up of bajji<br />
File:The Bajji maker.jpg|Preparation of bajjis in [[South India]]<br />
File:Bajji's ;) (5549256969).jpg|A variant: aloo bajji<br />
File:Onion bajji picture.JPG|Onion bajji <br />
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File:कांदा भजी.jpg|Kanda bhaji<br />
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==External links==<br />
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[[Category:Appetizers]]<br />
[[Category:Indian snack foods]]<br />
[[Category:Pakistani snack foods]]<br />
[[Category:Fritters]]<br />
[[Category:Tamil cuisine]]<br />
[[Category:Onion-based foods]]<br />
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