A bhaji 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  Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal in India, and can be found for sale in street-side stalls, especially on streets and dhabas (on highways).