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Onion Bhaji

These delightfully spiced, crispy onion bhaji will compliment and indian dish that takes your fancy or maybe use as a starter with mint raita.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 bhajis

Ingredients

  • 2 white Onions finely sliced
  • 100 g Plain Flour
  • ¾ tsp. baking powder
  • 125 ml water
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • 1 red chilli finely diced
  • 2 tsp. hot curry powder/paste

Instructions

  • Mix the flour, baking powder, curry powder, turmeric and chilli with the water into a thick paste. Add the finely sliced onions then cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a deep pan, about 3 cm deep to 175ºC. If you do not have a thermometer drop a little of the bhaji mix in to the hot oil. If it sizzles straight away then the oil is ready.
  • Using two tablespoons, shaped the bhaji mix into balls and deep fry for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown all over.
  • Serve as a side to your favourite Indian main course or as a starter.