Onion Bhaji

Serves four.

Ingredients

4 medium-sized onions

• 8 oz (225g) gram flour
• 4 level teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoon mint sauce
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped green coriander
• Oil for deep frying

Peel, wash, and thinly slice the onions.Sift the gram flour and salt into a bowl and add enoughwater to make a stiff batter.Add the onions and all the remaining ingredients to thebatter and mix well.

Drop tablespoonfuls of the measure into hot oil and fry for about three minutes.Remove the bhajees and press into circular flat patti shapes.Return to the oil and cook for a further 2-3 minutes untilthe outside is dark brown.

Serve with green salad and yoghurt sauce.