Onion Bhajias Recipe

Ingredients:

• 225 gms Besan
• ¼ tsp Asafoetida
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• ½ cup Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• Salt, according to taste
• 2-3 Onions, finely sliced
• 50 gms Coriander, chopped
• ½ tsp Fennel, coarsely crushed
• ½ tsp Cumin, coarsely crushed
• Vegetable Oil, for deep-frying
• 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
• ½ tsp Kalonji, coarsely crushed

Method:

1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, chilli, turmeric, baking powder, asafoetida and salt to taste. Pass through a sieve (strainer) into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the coarsely crushed seeds, onion, green chillies and fresh coriander and toss together well. Very gradually mix in enough cold water to make a thick batter surrounding all the ingredients.
3. Heat enough oil in a wok for deep-frying.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown. Leave enough space to turn the bhajias. Drain well and serve hot with chutney.