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
Better version
Fresh ginger, green chilli and ground spices with chopped coriander for a brighter bhaji.
Per serving£0.85
Total cost£3.40
Time33 min
Ingredients for 4
- 3 onions , thinly sliced
- 150 g gram flour
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 green chilli , finely chopped
- 15 g fresh ginger , grated
- 15 g fresh coriander , chopped
- ¾ tsp salt
- 600 ml vegetable oil , for frying
Method
- Toss the onions with the salt and leave for 10 minutes to soften and release moisture.
- Add the gram flour, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli, ginger and fresh coriander, mixing with your hands until a thick batter clings to the onions; add a splash of water only if needed.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan to 175C.
- Lower in small clumps of the mixture and fry for 4 minutes, turning, until deep golden and crisp.
- Drain on a wire rack and season with a little extra salt.
- Serve hot with mango chutney.
Equipment
- deep frying pan
- mixing bowl
- wire rack
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.
