Banging Bhajis
Honestly this blend is so good. Elevate your onion bhajis with our scrumptious Onion Bhaji Blend. Made from a perfect blend of spices, this mix will take your bhajis to the next level. Impress your family and friends with this authentic and flavourful addition to your meals. I really can't describe how good these are!
Onion Bhaji Blend
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Category
Indian
Servings
12-15
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
4-5 minutes
This is much better than the Indian takeaway version! Flavour that bursts in your mouth, no stodgy middle. Its so easy to make and just freeze what you don't use.
Author:Simon
Ingredients
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1 tbsp Spice pantry Onion Bhaji Blend
- Oil for deep frying, vegetable oil is good
- 2 large onions peeled and sliced thinly
1 large green or red chilli finely chopped
- 130g Gram flour (chickpea flour)
1 tbsp cornflour
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda/ baking soda
Add water until thick batter achieved
Directions
Lets prep
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Sieve the flour into a mixing bowl, add the baking soda. cornflour, 1 tbsp of onion bhaji spice blend and chopped chilli.
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Mix together and add water until a thick batter is achieved. Just add the water a bit at a time so you get a thick paste.
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Add the sliced onions and mix well together.
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Heat the oil in a large heavy bottomed pan making sure it is only half full to avoid it spilling over.
Let's cook
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Test the oil by dropping a bit of the mixture in the pan, it should fizzle and rise to the surface or if you have a food thermometer it should be 170°c.
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Take a tablespoon sized amount of the bhaji mix and lower carefully into the oil. We don’t really want a ball as the middle does not cook as well. Repeat so you have 3 or 4 in at the same time, keep an eye on the oil, if it starts to get close to boiling over the top then do not add more until they are done.
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Fry for around 3 minutes and turn over. Continue for another three minutes or until the bhaji are a golden-brown coating. Remove with tongs and place on kitchen roll. Repeat until all the mixture is used, you can keep the previous batches warm in the oven at 130°c/ gas mark ½/ 110°c fan.
Enjoy!
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Serve with any curry or as a snack.
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You can refrigerate for up to 2 days or let them cool and place them in bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost them in the refrigerator and reheat them on a baking sheet on 200°c/180°c fan/ 400°f/ gas mark 6 for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through.
Recipe Note
This recipe will make around 12-15 bhaji's. Top tip double up and freeze them for a great snack or to accompany your next curry!
