How To Make Onion Bhaji

Onion Bhaji recipe. Always a favourite Indian dish, this easy recipe for Onion Bhaji will bring a taste of the East to your kitchen

Serves:

4

Preparation Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Step 1:

You will need:

• 1 large onion , sliced
• 7 oz 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
• 3 1⁄3 fl oz water
• 25 fl oz vegetable oil
• 1 saucepan
• 1 bowl
• 1 whisk
• 1 spoon
• 1 slotted spoon
• tray lined with paper towels

Step 2:

Heat the oil

Put the oil into the pan and place it on a medium-high heat.

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.

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.

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.

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!