Onion Bhaji

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serves: 12 Onion Bhaji

Have you had onion bhaji before?? They are our absolute favourite when we order Indian food and we had an excess of onions so gave them a go for our self and they were amazing!

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Onion Bhaji

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Serves: 12 Onion Bhaji

Ingredients

  • 1 L Grape-seed oil , or frying oil
  • 4 Onions
  • 2 tbsp Fresh ginger
  • 2 Green chillies
  • 1 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp Flakey salt
  • 1 handful Coriander
  • 1 tsp Bicarb soda
  • 250 g Chickpea flour
  • 250 ml Water

Method

  • 1)

    Heat 1L of frying oil in deep pot to 190C.

  • 2)

    Thinly slice 4 onions.

  • 3)

    Add to a bowl- onions, chickpea flour, finely chopped fresh ginger, finely chopped green chillies and the ground cumin and coriander.

  • 4)

    Slowly add the water into the mixture.

  • 5)

    Add a pinch of salt and then gently combine into a batter consistency.

  • 6)

    Once oil is at 190C add mixture in (tablespoon size).

  • 7)

    Cook until browned on one side (approx. 2 mins), then flip. Cook on second side till browned (approx. 1-2 mins).

  • 8)

    Remove from pot and drain on wire rack or paper towel.

  • 9)

    Once slightly cooled, serve with a sprinkle of coriander leaves over the top and a raita on the side.

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