← All recipes

Tarkari na bhajia (onion bhajia)

Tarkari na bhajia (onion bhajia) is built on Lemon Juice, Salt, and Water. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Tip For the best results gently roast the cumin, ajowan and coriander seeds in a pan until they change colour but do not burn, and then cool and crush them.

2. 2

   The spices will now have a better flavour and aroma.

3. 3

   Put the onion, potato, carrot and banana in a large bowl and add the green chillies, ground chilli, fresh coriander, lemon juice, cumin and ajowan.

4. 4

   Sift the chickpea flour with the salt into a bowl.

5. 5

   Heat plenty of oil in a deep pan but do not let it get too hot.

6. 6

   Gradually add the sifted flour to the onion mixture, rubbing it in with your fingers until firm and sticky.

7. 7

   Add the water and mix well.

8. 8

   With your fingers, put small dollops (no bigger than 2.

9. 9

   5cm/1in) of the mixture into the oil to fry, just a few at a time or they will be soggy.

10. 10

    Fry them slowly until crisp and golden on the outside and cooked through in the centre - about 3-4 minutes.

11. 11

    Drain in a sieve placed over a bowl and then serve immediately with Green Coconut Chutney (see separate recipe).