Onion Bhaji

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Description: 

A delicious snack, served hot or cold.

Ingredients: 

6 medium to large Onions

1 cup Plain flour

1 tsp Ground corriander

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Ground ginger

1 tsp Garam massala

1 tsp Ground Turmeric

1 tsp Chilli powder

Enough water to make a stiff batter

Oil for frying

* quantities approximate

Course: 
Starter
Oven Temp: 
180°C/350°F/Gas 5
Cooking Time: 
Approx 40 mins
Equipment: 

Baking Sheet

Oil Spray

Method: 

Half then onions, then slice to about 1/4" thick. Gently fry the onions in a little oil until they are soft and translucent. Add half the spices to the onions and gently stir taking care not to break up the onions.

Sift the flour into a bowl and stir in the remaining spices. Add the softened onion slices to the flour and mix well.

Add the water a little at a time until a sticky batter coats the onion slices. Extra flour or water can be added if required

Place lumps of the mix on a greased baking sheet.

Bake in oven for 10 mins, then spray with a little oil.

Bake for a further 10 mins.

Turn over, spray with more oil and bake for another 15 - 20 mins.

*timings approximate - keep an eye on them so they don't burn!