Onion Bhaji

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 onions (large yellow or )
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 quart vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 peel the onions and slice them so they form rings. slices should be as thin as possible (1/8 to 3/16"). cut the rings to form strands about 1-2" long.
• 2 put onion in a large mixing bowl, add spices and salt and mix thoroughlly. put about half of the vinegar in and gradually stir in the flour until it is possible to form 1 1/2 to 2" balls with the mixture. use flour and remaining vinegar to adjust consistency.
• 3 heat the oil in a suitable deep fryer or pan (careful to avoid overflow when placing food in the oil. also have a large water-soaked towel nearby in case of spillage onto the burner). heat to 350°f.
• 4 form the onion/flour mixture into 1 1/2 to 2" balls and carefully place them in the oil using a metal spoon or suitable tool. only fry enough at one time such that they don't stick to eachother. fry to dark golden brown.
• 5 remove cooked bhajis from oil and drain as with other fried foods. serve on absorbent towel to soak up excess oil.