Easy Onion Bhaji Kit
Onion bhaji is a traditional Indian starter or snack, originating in the South Indian state of Karnataka. They are basically Indian-style onion fritters – thinly sliced onions that have been coated in a simple, spiced batter then fried until golden and crisp, sprinkled with a little bit of salt and then dipped in sweet chilli aioli for the perfect combination of salty, sweet and spicy!If you haven't discovered it already, this recipe is from our Add Ons section. You can find this kit and more available to add to your next delivery after choosing your dinner recipes.
Ingredients
Onion Bhaji
- 4 brown onions thinly sliced
- 1 pack onion bhaji flour
- 200 ml water ^
- ¼ cup oil ^
- 100 g sweet chilli aioli
Pantry Staples ^
Instructions
- Thinly slice onions. Place bhaji flour in a bowl with 200ml cold water and whisk to combine. Dump all onions into the batter and toss to combine.
- Heat oil in a medium frypan on medium heat, enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Use tongs to dollop small amounts of onions into the pan, in patty-like shapes. Cook for about 2 minutes each side, until golden. Transfer to a paper towel and season with salt. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
- Plate onion bhaji with sweet chilli aioli for dolloping or dipping.
