Baked Onion Bhajis

These crispy treats are the perfect snack or starter. Baking the bhajis also helps to reduce the amount of oil

Ingredients

-1 bhajis+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan on a medium heat. As soon as the oil is hot, add the onions and a pinch of salt and fry for 10–12 minutes or until soft (but do not caramelise).

   
2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 180°C fan / 400°F and line a large tray with baking paper.

   
3. 3

   Transfer the onions to a large mixing bowl, then add the chickpea flour, ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, ground coriander and 1 teaspoon of salt. Finely chop the green chilli and add it to the mixing bowl along with a drizzle of vegetable oil, then use a couple of spoons to give everything a mix until the onion is fully coated with the flour and spices.

   
4. 4

   Using a couple of spoons, place 2 tablespoons of the mixture on the baking tray and lightly flatten down with the back of the spoon. Repeat until you have 12 bhajis on the tray. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until crispy and slightly charred around the edges.

   
5. 5

   Either top with or serve alongside fresh coriander, mango chutney and vegan plain yoghurt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.