Onion Bhajis

10m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Cut two onions into thin slices.
  2. 2Chop cilantro and jalapeno.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix gram flour, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala.
  4. 4Add water to the flour mixture and whisk into a batter.
  5. 5Stir in the onions, cilantro, and jalapeno.
  6. 6Blend yogurt, mint, and lemon juice together in a blender.
  7. 7Heat oil in a small saucepan.
  8. 8Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
  9. 9Remove the onion bhajis with tongs and place them on a wire rack to drain.
  10. 10Serve hot with the blended yogurt-mint-lemon sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 onions
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 cup gram flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 handful mint
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup oil

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlwhiskblendersmall saucepantongs