Onion Bhajis
Description
Deep fried onion fritters that are made with chickpea flour and are heavily doused with lovely spices and chilies. Whether served as a starter, snack or a meal, or even a weekend lunch, onion bhajis always satisfy!!
Ingredients
- 500 g. / 1 lb. 2 oz. onions about 5 medium sized onions, skin removed
- A handful of fresh coriander/ cilantro finely chopped
- 8 tablespoons chickpea flour / gram flour
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 green chilies diced
- A pinch of chili powder
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon coriander/ cilantro powder
- 5 tablespoons water
- 4 cups sunflower oil to deep fry the bhajis
Instructions
- Cut each onion in half and finely slice
- In a large bowl, mix together the onions, fresh coriander/ cilantro, turmeric powder, green chilies, crushed garlic, salt and coriander powder. Add the gram flour, and stir the ingredients together.
- Using one hand, pour the water little by little, and with the other hand use a fork to gradually mix together until a thick batter is formed with no lumps. The onions should be predominant; if it is too dry feel free to add just a little more water. but still the batter should be thick to hold the onions.
- Heat oil to an adequate frying temperature; make small dumplings with your hands or even drop forkful of batter, making sure not to crowd the pan. Deep fry, in batches, flipping as needed until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, serve warm.
Notes
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