Onion bhaji

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, crushed coriander seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
2. Add the thinly sliced onions, fresh coriander leaves, and green chilies to the flour mixture. Toss everything together until the onions are well coated with the flour and spices.
3. Gradually add water to the mixture, a few tablespoons at a time, mixing with your hands until the batter is thick enough to hold the onion slices together but not too runny.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 2 inches deep.
5. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of batter into the oil. It should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
6. Using your hands, drop small portions of the onion mixture into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.
7. Fry the bhajis for about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
8. Remove the onion bhajis with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
10. Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.