Oninon
bajias:-
Bhajias are a classic snack of India. The
same better may be used with a variety of vegetables.
Makes
timing 20 – 25 minutes
ØIngredients
Ø 225 g/8 oz/2
cups gram flour ( besan)
Ø ½ tsp chilli
powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp turmeric
Ø 1 tsp baking
powder
Ø ¼ tsp
asafetida
Ø Salt to
taste
Ø ½ tsp each,
nigella, fennel, cumin and onion seeds, coarsely crushed
Ø 2 large
onions, finely sliced
Ø 2 green
chillies , finely copped
Ø 50 g/2 oz/2
cups fresh coriander ( cilantro), chopped
Ø Cold water,
to mix
Ø vegetable
oil, for deep frying
Making
Method
1.
In a bowl,
mix together the flour, chilli, turmeric, baking powder, asafetida 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 (cilantro)
and toss together well. Very gradually mix in enough cold water to make a thick
better surrounding all the ingredients.
3.
Heat enough
oil in a karahi or work for deep-frying. Drop spoonful 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.
