*Kanda Bhajji / Crispy Onion Pakoda (4 Portions – ~12 pakodas)*

*Ingredients List with Costing*

Sr. No. Ingredient Quantity Unit Price (₹/Kg or L) Cost (₹)

1 Onions (sliced) 0.40 kg 40 / kg 16.00
2 Besan (Gram flour) 0.20 kg 90 / kg 18.00
3 Rice Flour 0.05 kg 60 / kg 3.00
4 Green Chilies (chopped) 0.02 kg 100 / kg 2.00
5 Fresh Coriander 0.02 kg 200 / kg 4.00
6 Ginger (chopped) 0.01 kg 150 / kg 1.50
7 Garlic (optional, chopped) 0.01 kg 150 / kg 1.50
8 Red Chili Powder 0.01 kg 400 / kg 4.00
9 Turmeric Powder 0.005 kg 300 / kg 1.50
10 Ajwain (Carom seeds) 0.005 kg 800 / kg 4.00
11 Salt 0.010 kg 20 / kg 0.20
12 Oil (for frying) 0.50 L 160 / L 80.00

*Total Cost for 4 portions ≈ ₹135.70 (≈ ₹34.00 per portion)*

*Method of Preparation*

1️⃣Slice onions thinly, sprinkle a little salt, and rest for 5 minutes.

2️⃣Add chopped green chilies, coriander, ginger, garlic, turmeric, chili powder, ajwain.

3️⃣Mix in besan and rice flour gradually, coating the onions. Add very little water to form a sticky batter.

4️⃣Heat oil in a kadhai. Drop small portions of mixture into hot oil.

5️⃣Fry on medium flame until golden brown and crisp.

6️⃣Drain excess oil on absorbent paper.

7️⃣Serve hot with green chutney or fried green chilies.

*Nutritional Value (per portion ~3 pakodas, ≈100 g)*

Nutrient Amount

Energy (kcal) 245
Carbohydrates (g) 27.0
Protein (g) 6.5
Fat (g) 12.0
Fiber (g) 3.2
Vitamin C (mg) 6.0
Iron (mg) 1.2
Calcium (mg) 35
Sodium (mg) 180
Potassium (mg) 320

*✅ Highlights:*

1️⃣Crispy traditional tea-time snack, very popular during monsoon in Maharashtra.

2️⃣Onion provides fiber & minerals, besan adds protein, while deep frying makes it indulgent.

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