Ingredients: |
Ingredients: For the Bhaji Mix • 5 small onions, sliced 5mm thick • 5 tablespoons chickpea (besan) flour • 1 pinch salt • 1/2 teaspoon cumin • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander • extra-virgin olive oil, as needed • 1 tablespoon tomato puree • water, as needed
Spices for the Pan • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
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Directions: |
Directions:1. Preheat the oven to 200 C / Gas 6. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment. 2. Gently sweat the onions off in a frying pan with some oil until they turn translucent, about 6-8 minutes. 3. Sprinkle in the chilli powder and mix. Add the turmeric, cumin, ginger, coriander and stir well. Remove from the heat. 4. Place the chickpea flour, salt, coriander, cumin into a medium bowl and mix well. Add the onions and tomato puree into the bowl and mix. Add a little bit of water to get the correct consistency, it should be wet and easy to stir, but not sloppy. 5. Drizzle some oil onto the prepared tray, place 2 tablespoons of the onion mix onto the tray for each bhaji, flatten slightly with the back of the spoon. 6. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 20-25 minutes, drizzle a little oil on top of the bhajis and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot, enjoy! |