Onion bhaji

*Disclaimer: This recipe is a member recipe. It has not been tested by the taste.com.au team.

• 100g (4oz) chickpea flour
• 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 25g fresh coriander, finely chopped
• Cold water, to mix
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying

1. Step 1

   Sift the flour, chilli, turmeric, cumin, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped coriander, onions and chillies and mix well.

2. Step 2

   Preheat the deep fat fryer to 180C / 350F.

3. Step 3

   Gradually add enough water to the flour mixture to form a thick batter, mixing very well so the onions are well coated.

4. Step 4

   Very carefully drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels. Keep warm whilst you cook the remaining bhajis.

5. Step 5

   Serve very hot.