Onion Bhaji (Indian Onion Fritters)

Name: Onion Bhaji (Indian Onion Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 28
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30 ml) parsley, chopped; 2/3 cup (150 ml) water; The juice of 1/2 lime; 2 cups (500 ml) thinly sliced onions; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) finely chopped ginger; Salt and pepper; 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) chickpea flour (see note); 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground coriander

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 20 MIN
Makes 28

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (30 ml) parsley, chopped
2/3 cup (150 ml) water
The juice of 1/2 lime
2 cups (500 ml) thinly sliced onions
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon (5 ml) finely chopped ginger
Salt and pepper
1 1/4 cups (310 ml) chickpea flour (see note)
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground coriander

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the flour, turmeric, cumin, coriander, parsley and water. Season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to blend. Preheat the fryer to high heat.
Preheat the oven to 75 °C (170 °F).
With two teaspoons, place 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of batter and fry in the hot oil, a few at a time, for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towel and keep warm in the oven. Fry the remaining fritters. Serve warm as a starter.

Note

You can find chickpea flour in health food stores and some supermarkets.

Onion Bhaji (Indian Onion Fritters)

Ingredients

Preparation

Note

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