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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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== Regional varieties == | == Regional varieties == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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== Cultural significance == | == Cultural significance == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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File:Onion bajji picture.JPG|Onion bajji | File:Onion bajji picture.JPG|Onion bajji | ||
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File:कांदा भजी.jpg|Kanda bhaji | File:कांदा भजी.jpg|Kanda bhaji | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{portal|Food}} | {{portal|Food}} | ||
*{{Commonscat-inline|Bhaji}} | *{{Commonscat-inline|Bhaji}} | ||
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{{Indian Dishes}} | {{Indian Dishes}} | ||
{{Doughnuts}} | {{Doughnuts}} | ||
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[[Category:Onion-based foods]] | [[Category:Onion-based foods]] | ||
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