Onion Bhajis
Crispy Onion Bhajis make the perfect naturally gluten free and vegan snack or starter. Light, crispy, and completely moreish!
Ingredients
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 1 cup 100 g gram flour/chickpea flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1-2 green chillies finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 5-6 tablespoons 75-90 mlwater
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cumin and turmeric until combined.
- Add the chili, cilantro, lemon juice and water. Mix into thick batter.
- Add the sliced onions to the bowl. Mix well until all of the onions are fully coated in batter. I find this step is easiest and most thoroughly done with hands.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add enough oil so that you've got about an inch covering the bottom of the pan.
- When the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Cook about 3-4 bhajis at a time (too many will crowd the pan and make it difficult for them to crisp up). Fry for about a minute on each side and then flip the bhajis to get the other side until golden.
- Remove each bhaji with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack to drain the excess oil. Continue until all of you batter in gone.
- Serve these hot on their own or with a cucumber mint raita and enjoy!
