Snacks
Indian
IndianOnion Bhajis
Crisp, spiced Indian onion fritters at three levels. Basic keeps it simple with curry powder; Ultimate layers whole toasted spices, fresh chilli and ginger with a cooling mint dip.
Vegan
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Budget version
Onions in a quick gram flour and curry powder batter, shallow-fried.
Per serving£0.45
Total cost£1.80
Time25 min
Ingredients for 4
- 3 onions , thinly sliced
- 120 g gram flour
- 2 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 90 ml cold water
- 400 ml vegetable oil , for frying
Method
- Mix the gram flour, curry powder and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in the water a little at a time to make a thick batter, then fold through the sliced onions.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan to 170C.
- Drop in heaped spoonfuls of the mixture and fry for 3-4 minutes each side until golden.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.
Equipment
- deep frying pan
- mixing bowl
- slotted spoon
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Onions in a quick gram flour and curry powder batter, shallow-fried.
Better
Fresh ginger, green chilli and ground spices with chopped coriander for a brighter bhaji.
Ultimate
Whole toasted cumin and fennel, fresh curry leaves and ajwain, fried in ghee-rich oil with a mint-yoghurt dip.
