Makes about 32 bhajias
A friend of mine who is married to an Indian man loves to make these and they are a nice different take on fried onion rings!
To prepare the mint yogurt dipping sauce:
Mix the yogurt and mint together in a bowl to blend. Set aside.
Method for the onion bhajias:
In a medium to large mixing bowl whisk the chickpea flour with the spices and 3/4 teaspoon/3.5 g of salt to blend. Slowly add the water, whisking to create a smooth thick batter. Stir in the chopped cilantro. Set the batter aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons/30 ml of oil in a heavy large pot or wok over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for about 15 minutes or until the onions soften slightly.
Transfer the onions to a colander and set the colander over a large bowl to catch the excess oil and liquid. Set the onions aside to cool. Mix the cooled onions through the batter.
Using about 2 tablespoons/30 g of the onion mixture for each bhajia, carefully drop spoonfuls of the onion mixture into the hot oil to create bhajias that are slightly larger than the size of a golf ball, and deep fry for 5 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the bhajias from the oil and place them on paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Season the hot bhajias with a little salt. Place the bhajias on a platter and garnish with the cilantro sprigs. Serve with the mint yogurt dipping sauce.
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Serving Size: 1 recipe (1138g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 | ||
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Calories: 1284 | ||
Calories from Fat: 256 (20%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 28.5g | 38 % | |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 10.2g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 8.3g | ||
Cholesterol 21.8mg | 7 % | |
Sodium 455.4mg | 16 % | |
Potassium 3656.1mg | 96 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 192g | 56 % | |
Dietary Fiber 34.7g | 139 % | |
Sugars, other 157.3g | ||
Protein 70.4g | 101 % | |
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Calories per serving: 1284
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