Onion Bhaji

Name: Onion Bhaji
Ingredients: 8 ounces gram flour (chickpea flour); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed; 1/2 teaspoon onion seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 large onions, sliced; 3 green chilies, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped; water; oil (for deep frying)

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces gram flour (chickpea flour)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon onion seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
2 large onions, sliced
3 green chilies, finely chopped
1 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
water
oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1

Sift the flour, chilli powder, turmeric, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Get as much air into it as possible.
2

Crush the seeds in mortar and pestle, add to the bowl.
3

Now add the green chilli, onions and the chopped coriander. Mix in some water to make a thick batter that holds the ingredients together.
4

Heat the oil in a wok. Drop spoonfulls of the batter into the oil and fry till golden brown. Place on kitchen paper to allow the excess oil to run off.
5

These can be eaten as they are or with a dip.