Snacks Recipes - Onion Bhaji

Ingredients

• 75g/3 oz gram flour

• 150ml/1/4 pt natural (plain) yoghurt

• 15ml/1 tbsp lemon juice

• 5ml/1 tsp garam masala

• 5ml/1tsp ground roasted cumin

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground red chili

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground turmeric

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ajwain

• salt

• 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 1 small green chili, chopped

• 4 onions, sliced

• oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Place the gram flour in a bowl then mix in the yoghurt to make a smooth, runny batter. Mix in the ground spices and salt, cover and leave in a warm place for 4-5 hours.

2. Mix the coriander, lemon juice, chili and onion into the batter. Heat the oil and whisk the batter a little more. Gently slip spoonfuls of the batter into the oil to form a round shape.

3. Fry a few bhajis at a time until golden brown, making sure they are cooked through. Serve hot with chutney before a meal or at tea.