Onion Bhajis

Onion Bhaji


serves 6


Ingredients


1 egg
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground chili powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida*
1 tsp garam masala
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 small fresh hot green chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped


Directions


Whisk the egg, lemon juice and 2/3 cup cold water in a bowl.


Sift the flour, salt and spices into a separate bowl. Make a well in the center, pour in the egg mixture and mix it gradually into the flour, using a fork, until you have a thick batter.


Heat the vegetable oil to hot in a large fry pan or wok.


Stir the onions, cilantro and chopped green chili pepper into the batter. Carefully slide spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, a few at a time, and cook for 4 minutes, turning frequently, until brown on all sides.


Drain bhajis on paper towels and serve immediately.