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    Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap

    Published: Sep 23, 2020 · Modified: Apr 26, 2025 by Jacqueline Meldrum · 18 Comments

     Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap. A colourful, vegan lunch wrap with the flavours of India and a rainbow of vegetables.

    An onion bhaji lunch wrap, cut in half with filling showing on a floral square teaplate

    ONION BHAJI LUNCH WRAP

    I do love a well-filled wrap for lunch. They make a nice change to sandwiches.

    You can add so many different fillings and they are hearty and portable.

    On the menu today is a colourful onion bhaji wrap.

    It's our favourite wrap at the moment. It's easy to whip up and it has so much flavour and texture.

    ONION BHAJI

    Onion bhaji is a type of Indian fritter a bit like pakora.

    They are deep-fried for that crunchy finish.

    The bhajis are made from sliced onions, gram flour, spices and water.

    You can make your own, but for an easy and quick lunch wrap, you can use ready-made onion bhajis which are available in most supermarkets in the chilled aisle.

    An onion bhaji wrap cut in half on a plate, serve with an apple, crisps and orange juice

    EAT THE RAINBOW

    This is one colourful lunch!

    They say you should eat the rainbow to improve your health and this wrap is definitely a rainbow.

    As well as onion bhaji, this wrap also contains mixed salad leaves, grated vegan cheddar, grated vegetables and a drizzle of tasty sauce.

    You can make your wrap even more nutritious by swapping the salad leaves for spinach or kale and serve it with a side salad, a piece of fruit and a small glass of fruit juice. 

    also try - Vegetable Pinwheel Sandwiches for Kids

     

    Close up of onion bhaji lunch wrap cut in half

    PACKING LUNCH WRAPS

     

    If you're adding a wrap to your lunch box, you need to think about how you pack it.

    Make sure you wrap them tightly, cut in half and wrap firmly.

    You can wrap them in greaseproof paper or foil.

    If I am wrapping up a lunch wrap that may leak, I will wrap it in kitchen paper before wrapping in foil or greaseproof paper.

    Serve with Easy Paprika Tortilla Chips

    HOW LONG WILL A LUNCH WRAP KEEP?

    Once made and wrapped a lunch wrap can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days.

    It's always going to be best eaten the same day it is made, but you can get away with having it the next day, if it's well wrapped and stored in the fridge.

    These wraps are not suitable for freezing.

    For dinner, serve this wrap with a bowl of easy tomato soup

     

    Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap served with cherry tomatoes, crisps and an apple

    WHICH VEGETABLES CAN I GRATE OR SHRED AND ADD TO SANDWICHES OR WRAPS?

    This wrap contains grated carrot and beetroot, but there are lots of vegetables you can grate or shred and add to sandwiches or wraps raw and uncooked.

    • Beetroot - grate
    • Brussels Sprouts - grate or shred
    • Cabbage - shred
    • Carrots - grate
    • Courgette (zucchini) - grate
    • Kale - shred
    • Kohlrabi - grate or shred
    • Lettuce - shred
    • Onion - shred
    • Parsnips - grate
    • Radishes - grate
    • Spinach - shred
    Why not serve with Dill Potato Salad?
     
    Green Power Lunch Wrap

    MORE LUNCH WRAPS TO TRY

     
    • Beet Salad Lunch Wrap
    • Black Olive Couscous Wrap
    • Carrot & Spinach Crunch Lunch Wrap
    • Greek Salad Lunch Wrap
    • Green Power Lunch Wrap
    • Hummus Wrap
    • Lentil Burrito Lunch Wraps
    • Red Pepper & Kale Lunch Wrap
    • Spicy Bean Lunch Wrap
    • Sriracha Chickpea & Avocado Wrap
    • Summer Salad & Baby Beet Lunch Wrap
    • Tex Mex Cheese Crunch Wraps
    • Veggie Wrap

    For more inspiration check out 101 Vegan Sandwiches - Back to School Kids Lunch boxes.

    HOW TO FOLD A LUNCH WRAP

    Graphic showing how to fold a lunch wrap with step-by-step illustations

    One of the most important thing about a lunch wrap is folding it the right way. Do it wrong or wrap it loosely and it will be a messy disaster.

    Here are my easy steps. 

    1. Place a large flour tortilla on a large plate or cutting board.
    2. Spread with dairy-free spread, mustard or mayo. These create a barrier between the wrap and the filling.
    3. Add your filling in a line horizontally about ¾ of the way up, leaving a border.
    4. Fold each side of the wrap partially over the filling.
    5. Fold the top of the wrap securely over the filling, holding firmly.
    6. Roll towards you, holding it firmly. You to wrap as tightly as you can without squashing the filling.
    7. Cut in half and serve or wrap in foil or greaseproof paper.
     
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    Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap -  A colourful lunch wraps with the flavours of India and a rainbow of vegetables.
     

    HOW TO MAKE ONION BHAJI LUNCH WRAPS

     
    Scroll down for step-by-step photos, followed by a full printable recipe. If you don't have a printer hit print, then choose save as a PDF.
     
    Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap - Step 1 - wrap and salad leaves

    STEP 1

     
    Spread each large flour tortilla with vegan mayo, this will create a barrier between the tortilla and filling.
     
    Top with salad leaves  (about ¾ of the way up the wrap, leaving a border for wrapping) and spring onion. You can use spinach or kale instead of salad leaves.
     
    Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap - Step 2 - Bhajis and grated vegan cheese

    STEP 2

     
    Now add the onion bhaji in a line across the salad leaves, leaving space at the sides for folding.
     
    Top with grated vegan cheese.
     
    Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap - Step 3 - grated vegetables & sauce

    STEP 3

     
    Top with grated carrot and grated beetroot.
     
    Add a drizzle of mango chutney and fold firmly (check out the folding guide above). Cut in half and serve or wrap in foil or greaseproof paper and keep in the fridge until required.
     
    Enjoy!
     

    📖 Recipe

    Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap served with cherry .tomatoes.

    Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap

    Jacqueline Meldrum
    A colourful lunch wraps with the flavours of India and a rainbow of vegetables.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Easy Vegan Sandwiches & Wraps
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 2 wraps
    Calories 412 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 large flour tortillas
    • 2 tablespoon vegan mayo
    • 40 g salad leaves
    • 2 spring onion sliced diagonally
    • 4-6 onion bhajis depending on size
    • 2 tablespoon vegan cheddar grated
    • 1 carrot grated
    • 1-2 large beets cooked or pickled grated
    • 2 tablespoon mango chutney
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    Instructions
     

    • Spread each tortilla with mayo.
    • Add a handful of lettuce leaves ¾ way up of each tortilla horizontally, leaving a border.
    • Top both with spring onions and then onion bhajis, horizontally again leaving a good border.
    • Top both with grated vegan cheddar, grated carrot and grated beetroot.
    • Drizzle each with mango chutney, wrap firmly and cut in half.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can swap the lettuce with kale or spinach.
    • You may use homemade or shop-bought onion bhaji.
    • You can use vegetable pakora instead of onion bhajis.
    • You can chill this wrap for two days, but it doesn't freeze well.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4.4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 377mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12g
    Keyword lunch wrap, onion bhaji, onion bhaji wrap, vegan lunch wrap, vegan sandwich, vegan wrap, wrap
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Toni says

      September 23, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      Everyone at my house loved it!! It is so tasty and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Lisa says

      September 23, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      I've never had onion bhaji before and wondering where to find it. These wraps look really tasty and healthy, so I need to find a bhaji source.

      Reply
    3. Unknown says

      September 23, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      A great healthy grab and go lunch. The perfect opportunity to add whatever veggies you like.

      Reply
    4. Anonymous says

      September 23, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      I have printed this out to try. It looks so good. I am sure I saw bhajis in my supermarket too. I can not wait. Thanks

      Reply
    5. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Oh good, yes pick some up and try it. You'll have a happy tum.

      Reply
    6. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Oh yes there's lots of veg you can grate or shred and add to this rainbow wrap.

      Reply
    7. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:39 am

      You can make it yourself. Just finely slice onions, then make a batter with gram flour (made from ground chickpeas), spices, a little baking powder and add water to make a batter. Dip handfuls of onion in the batter then fry in semi-deep oil.

      Reply
    8. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Oh I am so glad you loved it. It's my husband's new favourite.

      Reply
    9. Unknown says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:40 am

      My entire family thought these were so good and that doesn't happen very often.

      Reply
    10. Luci says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:40 am

      This lunch wrap is delicious! It is so flavorful and filling I love it! I'll definitely be making these wraps all week!

      Reply
    11. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:42 am

      That's lovely to hear, thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
    12. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:42 am

      Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed it Luci.

      Reply
    13. Danielle says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:42 am

      Now this is an awesome lunch idea! Great flavors and easy for on the go - love it!

      Reply
    14. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Awww thanks Danielle. I hope you try it soon.

      Reply
    15. Gina says

      September 24, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Ive never seen onion bhaji before but I need to find them or make them because this looks like the perfect lunch everyone in my family would enjoy!

      Reply
    16. Natalie says

      September 24, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      There is so much veggies inside. I absolutely love it. All my favorites. I must make this for lunch next week. It's perfect, easy, healthy and I bet super delicious. Thanks!

      Reply
    17. Anonymous says

      September 24, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      This such a great idea! We love wraps for lunch but they can get boring after a while. Adding onion bhaji is a genius idea! Can't wait to try this.

      Reply
    18. Jessica Formicola says

      September 24, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      I've been looking for new ways to upgrade my lunch, and this looks like the perfect option! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply

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