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