Onion Bhaji
These are like Indian onion rings but better. The chickpea flour makes them crispy outside and the onions stay sweet inside. Way easier than pakoras too.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 1 cup 100 g chickpea flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ~6-7 tablespoons water
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, cumin, and turmeric in large bowl.
- Stir in chili, cilantro, lime juice, and water until thick batter forms.
- Add sliced onions and mix thoroughly with hands to coat completely.
- Heat 1 inch oil in skillet over medium heat until drop of batter sizzles.
- Drop golf ball-sized portions into oil, frying 3-4 at a time for 1 minute per side until golden.
- Transfer to wire rack to drain.
- Continue frying in batches until batter is used up.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.