Onion Bhaji

Imagine this: cloudy day, rain drops streaming down the window, hot onion bhajis and a cup of masala chai. Absolute bliss!

• Ingredients:

• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1 tbsp Golden Temple^® Sooji (semolina)
• ½ tsp Thai green chilies, chopped
• ⅛ tsp baking soda (optional)
• Salt to taste
• ¼ cup water
• 2 cups red onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cups Vegetable Oil for deep frying

• Method:

• 1 Mix first four ingredients in a mixing bowl. Slowly add water and continue mixing. Add sliced onions. Mix well so it is thick enough to hold shape.
• 2 Heat oil in a deep fryer or wok at 350°F (175°C). Wet hands and carefully drop 5-6 small portions of batter, about 1 tbsp (15 mL) each, into hot oil.
• 3 Stir and fry bhajis until golden brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes.
• 4 Remove into dish lined with paper towel to drain excess oil.
• 5 Serve hot with cilantro or chili garlic chutney.

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