Odisha Crispy Piyaji Delight (Vattaki Style) ✨

Name: Odisha Crispy Piyaji Delight (Vattaki Style) ✨
Total time: 1320 s
Yield: 3 - 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp ajwain (carom seeds); 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/4 tsp coriander powder; 8 tbsp besan (gram flour); 1 bowl Oil for frying; Schezwan sauce, mayonnaise, 1red chili jam (for serving); 1 green chilli,chopped; Some Corianders,Chopped

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

Golden, crispy on the outside and soft inside 😋 — this Odia-style Piyaji Bhaja is the ultimate tea-time snack! Pressed into perfect rounds (Vattaki style) and served with Schezwan sauce, mayonnaise & red chili jam 🌶️💛. Perfect for family gatherin
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Ingredients

total time : 20 - 22 minutes

3 - 4 people

3medium onions, thinly sliced
1 tspsalt (or to taste)
1/4 tspturmeric powder
1/4 tspajwain (carom seeds)
1/4 tsproasted cumin powder
1/4 tspcoriander powder
8 tbspbesan (gram flour)
1 bowlOil for frying
Schezwan sauce, mayonnaise, 1red chili jam (for serving)
1green chilli,chopped
Some Corianders,Chopped

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Steps

total time : 20 - 22 minutes

1

Mix onions, salt, turmeric, ajwain, cumin powder, green chilli and coriander powder in a bowl.
2

Let rest for 5 minutes — onions will release moisture.
3

Gradually add besan to form a thick coating batter.
4

Heat oil on medium flame in a deep pan.
5

Drop small portions into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
Remove and place on a plate.
6

Take one Piyaji at a time, press a small round mold (Vattaki) on top, and fry again for perfect round shape.
7

Drain excess oil.Serve hot with Schezwan sauce, mayonnaise & Red chilli jam...
8

Tips

1) Slice onions very thin for maximum crispiness.

2) Let the onion-spice mix rest for better coating.

3) Fry on medium flame to get evenly golden Piyaji.

4) Press gently with the Vattaki to avoid breaking.

5) Serve immediately for the best crunch.

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Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on October 19, 2025 05:22

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