Onion Bahjis

Step 1: You will need:
1 large onion, sliced
200 g chickpea flour
1 tsp baking powder,
2 tbsp rice flour
½ tsp chilli powder
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp coriander powder
some salt
100 ml water
750 ml vegetable oil

Step 2: Heat the oil
· Put the oil into the pan and place it on a medium-high heat.
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Step 3: Make the batter
· In a bowl, combine the chickpea flour, rice flour, baking powder, chilli, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt and the water. Mix it together well and add the sliced onion.
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Step 4: Check the oil
· Check the temperature of the oil by dropping a little batter into it. If it fries slowly, it is at the right temperature.
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Step 5: Fry the bhaji
· Carefully drop spoons of batter into the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, which will make them stick together. Fry them for about 1-2 minutes or until the batter becomes a lovely golden brown. Remove them, place them to drain on the paper-lined tray, and repeat until all the bhaji are cooked.
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Step 6: Season and serve
· Sprinkle over a little salt and your onion bhaji are ready to serve. They make a perfect appetiser and go well with coriander chutney or cucumber raita, both of which can be found on our website. Enjoy!