Bhajji

A bhajji, bhaji or bajji, is a spicy Indian snack similar to a fritter, with several variants. Outside the Indian states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, such preparations are often known as pakora. It is usually served as a topping with various Indian meals, but has become popular to eat alone as a snack. It is a popular street food in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and West Bengal in India, and can be found for sale in street-side stalls, especially in tapris (common food stalls on streets) and dhabas on highways.

Apart from being a must in the traditional Maharashtrian, Tamil, and Telugu meal on special occasions like festivals, bhajjis top the comfort food list when it comes to monsoons and rains. They are generally served with a piping hot cup of coffee, tea, or a traditional serving of Yameen.

Variations: Chilli bajji and bread bajji (or bread pakoda) are some of the most famous variations of bhajji.

Onion bhajjis are often eaten as a starter in Indian restaurants before the main course, along with poppadoms and other Indian snacks. They may be served with a side of salad and slice of lemon, or with mango chutney, and are traditionally made to a mild taste.

Bhajji (disambiguation)

Bhajji is the Indian snack food item, akin to Pakora.

Bhajji may also refer to:

See also

Bhajji State

Bhajji State was a princely state in India during the period of the British Raj. Its capital was Suni. The former princely state is now part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

History

Bhajji state founded at an uncertain date before the 19th century. The state was occupied by Nepal from 1803 to 1815. On 21 September 1815 it became a British protectorate.

In 1947, at the time of the Partition of India, Bhajji's ruler acceded to the newly independent Union of India.

Rulers

The rulers of Bhajji State belonged to the Pal dynasty of Rajputs and ruled with the title 'Rana'.

Ranas

References

Coordinates: 31°24′N 77°12′E / 31.400°N 77.200°E / 31.400; 77.200