Onion bhaji

Ingredients for 5 servings:

• 300 g flour (chickpea flour)
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander, ground
• ½ tsp ground cumin or garam masala
• ½ tsp salt
• Chili powder, flakes or crushed dried pods to taste
• 5 tbsp oil
• Water
• Oil for frying, about 750 ml
• 400 g onion(s), peeled, cut into fine rings
• 400 g yogurt
• 150 g sour cream
• ½ bunch parsley, fresh (if you like, use fresh coriander or mint)

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Onion rings with Indian spices baked in chickpea batter

Mix flour, baking powder, spices, salt, 5 tablespoons of oil, and 1 cup of water into a batter. Add enough water to form a thick batter that sticks to the onion rings. Add the onion rings to the batter and mix. Using a tablespoon, drop the onion rings into hot oil (preferably in a deep pan) and fry until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve. A yogurt dip goes well with this dish. Mix 400g yogurt with 150g sour cream. Add salt, turmeric, chili, and half a bunch of chopped flat-leaf parsley (alternatively: fresh coriander or mint). Onion bhajis are a great appetizer, snack, and are often taken away for a quick lunch or dinner. If other vegetables are fried in this batter, the recipe is called “pakoras.” Potato slices are traditionally used. Gram flour is gluten-free. If you omit the dip, the recipe is suitable for a vegan diet.