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What is Bhaji ?
A Bhaji, Bhajji, Bhajiya or Bajji is a spicy snack or entree dish similar to a fritter originating from the Indian subcontinent with several variants. It is a popular snack food in South India, where it is known as Pakora/Pakoda . They are popular as street foods. In North India they are a favorite among Dhaba(highway) snacks.

Is Bhajji a snack or a dish ?
Bhajjis are a component of traditional Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu cuisine served on special occasions and at festivals. They are generally served as a snack/fritter with a cup of coffee or tea.You can serve crisp homemade bhajis with a simple dipping sauce as a snack or starter, or as part of the main meal with a curry.
What are its variants ?
Bhaji, an Indian food consisting of a small quantity of chopped vegetables that have been battered and deep-fried as in fritters
Its variations include the Chili Bhajji, Potato Bhajji and the Bread Bhajji (or Bread Pakoda). 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 by green fenugreek leaves.
Bhaji, an Indian dish of fried or sautéed vegetables often in a curry sauce as in Poori Bhaji
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