Onion Bhaji
(Indian Onion Fritters)
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These are beautifully crisp slivers of onion, covered in a chickpea flour batter and deep fried. They make a perfect gluten-free snack food or a terrific canapé.
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Onion Bhaji Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients
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2 Large White Onion (Sliced Thinly)
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2 Cups of Gram flour (also called Chickpea or Garbanzo Flour, which is available at any good market)
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1 Tsp Chili Powder
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¼ Tsp Turmeric
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¼ Tsp Salt
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¼ Tsp Sugar
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¾ Cup Water
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Vegetable Oil For Deep Frying
Instructions
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Sift the flour into a mixing bowl.
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Add the dry spices, salt and sugar to the flour and combine well.
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Add the water gradually, stirring to make a thick batter similar to heavy cream in consistency. If the batter is too thick add more water, if it is too thin, sift in a little more flour until you get the desired result.
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Add the onion slices to the batter & cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
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Chill for one hour.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep sided pan. To check the temperature is correct for deep frying, drizzle a little of the batter into the oil. If it sizzles and rises to the surface, it is ready for cooking.
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Take one handful of the batter covered onion and drop them into the oil, taking care as they will begin to spit as they cook.
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Do not add too many onions to the batter at one time as this will reduce the temperature of the oil and make the end result soggy.
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Cook each bhaji until it is golden brown, then remove and drain on kitchen towel.
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Sprinkle with salt and serve with slices of lime or lemon.