Onion Bhaji & Potato Fritters – Indian Style

Step 1: Prepare Onion Bhaji Batter

Sieve 1 cup gram flour, 1 tbsp corn flour, and 1/4 tsp baking powder into a bowl. Add red chilli powder to taste, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp roasted & crushed cumin & coriander, and salt to taste. Mix the dry ingredients well. Gradually add water, little at a time, while whisking until you have a thick batter. Add 2 sliced onions, green chillies to taste, and 2 tbsp fresh coriander to the batter. Mix well to combine.

Step 2: Fry Onion Bhaji

Heat oil for deep frying in a pan. Carefully add a tablespoon of the onion bhaji mixture into the hot oil. Once the bhaji sets from one side (after 4 to 5 minutes), turn them over. Continue turning them in the oil every so often, until they are golden and crisp. Remove the fried bhaji from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Repeat this process until all the onion bhaji mixture is used up.

Step 3: Prepare Potatoes for Fritters

Peel and slice 2 potatoes into 1cm thick slices. Wash the potato slices and keep them aside.

Step 4: Prepare Potato Fritters Batter

Sieve 1 cup gram flour, 1 tbsp corn flour, and 1/4 tsp baking powder into a separate bowl. Add 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp roasted & crushed cumin & coriander, and 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste). Mix the dry ingredients well. Gradually add water, little at a time, while whisking to make a coating batter of medium consistency.

Step 5: Fry Potato Fritters

Dip each potato slice in the batter, ensuring it is properly coated from all sides. Deep fry the coated potato slices in hot oil for 7 to 8 minutes per side. Turn them occasionally and fry until they are golden and crispy. Drain the fried fritters on a kitchen towel.

Step 6: Serve

Serve the hot onion bhaji and potato fritters with mint sauce, ketchup, and sweet chilli sauce.

• Ensure the oil is hot before adding the fritters for best crispiness.

• Drain excess oil on kitchen paper after frying to keep them less greasy.

• Turn the fritters occasionally while frying to ensure even cooking and browning.