Malik's Onion Bajhee

Sackville's Note:

This recipe for onion bhajees comes from Malik's takeaway in Cookham, UK.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 6 large onions
• 2 small potatoes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red lentil, soaked
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander
• 1 pinch coriander powder
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon gram flour

Directions:

1. Chop the onions and potatoes into small pieces.
2. They have to cook in the deep fryer and be small enough to roll into a ball-- so no big chunks!
3. Put in a large bowl.
4. Add all the other ingredients to the bowl, except for the gram flour, and mix well.
5. Sieve the gram flour over the top, the mix again.
6. Making sure the onions are well coated.
7. Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to a medium heat.
8. Roll the onion mix into balls and place in the fryer.
9. Cook until golden brown, turning once during frying.