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Onion Bhaji

Chickpea flour batter is used to make crispy onion fritters.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 onions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 cups oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Toss the sliced onions with chickpea flour, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
  2. Add just enough water to form a thick, clinging batter.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pan to medium-high.
  4. Drop small clusters of the onion batter into the oil.
  5. Fry until golden and crisp, then drain on paper towels.

Notes

Let the salted onions sit a few minutes so they release moisture for the batter.