Onion Bhaji

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces gram flour (chickpea flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 teaspoon onion seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 3 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• water
• oil (for deep frying)

Recipe

• 1 sift the flour, chilli powder, turmeric, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. get as much air into it as possible.
• 2 crush the seeds in mortar and pestle, add to the bowl.
• 3 now add the green chilli, onions and the chopped coriander. mix in some water to make a thick batter that holds the ingredients together.
• 4 heat the oil in a wok. drop spoonfulls of the batter into the oil and fry till golden brown. place on kitchen paper to allow the excess oil to run off.
• 5 these can be eaten as they are or with a dip.