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Onion Bhaji
Deliciously crispy, golden onion bhajis packed with fragrant spices, fresh coriander and a gentle kick of green chilli. A mixture of red and brown onions is salted to release its natural moisture before being combined with gram flour and spices to create a flavourful batter. Double-fried for an irresistibly crunchy exterior and tender centre, these homemade bhajis are perfect as a starter, side dish or tasty snack.
Ingredients
- 3 onions (mixure of brown and red onions) sliced
- 1tbsp salt
- 2 green chillis finely sliced
- 140g gram flour
- 2tbsp corn flour
- 2-3tbsp chopped corriander
- 2tsp garam masala
Method
- Place the onions in a bowl and cover with the salt, cover with a tea towel and leave them for an hour. They will go all limp and the water in them will come out into the bowl
- Add all of the other ingredients to the bowl
- Add a little water if necessary - you are looking to create balls of the mixture that hold together
- Deep fry at 160 C for 4-5 mins
- Drain on some kitchen paper
- Deep fry again at 180 C for another 2-3 mins, draining again on kitchen paper
- Either serve immediately or keep warm in the oven until ready to serve
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Place the onions in a bowl and cover with the salt, cover with a tea towel and leave them for an hour. They will go all limp and the water in them will come out into the bowl
Add all of the other ingredients to the bowl
Add a little water if necessary - you are looking to create balls of the mixture that hold together
Deep fry at 160 C for 4-5 mins
Drain on some kitchen paper
Deep fry again at 180 C for another 2-3 mins, draining again on kitchen paper
Either serve immediately or keep warm in the oven until ready to serve