Super Crispy Vegan Onion Bhaji School Night Vegan from schoolnightvegan.com
Introduction
Onion bhaji is a popular Indian snack that has gained popularity all over the world. The crispy and spicy bhaji is made of onion and gram flour, and it is perfect to serve as a starter or a snack for any occasion. In this recipe, we will learn how to make onion bhaji the Jamie Oliver way.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients that you will need to make Jamie Oliver's onion bhaji: - 2 large onions, peeled and sliced thinly - 1 cup of gram flour (also known as chickpea flour) - 1 tsp of ground cumin - 1 tsp of ground coriander - 1 tsp of garam masala - 1 tsp of salt - 1/2 tsp of baking powder - 1/2 tsp of turmeric - 1/2 tsp of chilli powder - 1/2 cup of water - Vegetable oil for frying
Optional ingredients for variation:
- 1/2 cup of chopped spinach leaves - 1/2 cup of grated carrots - 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro leaves - 1/4 cup of chopped mint leaves
Instructions
Now, let's move on to the instructions on how to make Jamie Oliver's onion bhaji: 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, salt, baking powder, turmeric, and chilli powder. Mix well. 2. Add water to the mixture and mix well until you get a smooth batter. If the batter is too thick, add more water until you get the desired consistency. 3. Add the sliced onions to the batter and mix well until the onions are coated with the batter. 4. (Optional) If you want to add some variation to the recipe, you can add chopped spinach leaves, grated carrots, chopped cilantro leaves, or chopped mint leaves to the batter. Mix well. 5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. 6. Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the onion batter into the oil. Fry the bhajis until they are golden brown and crispy, flipping them occasionally to ensure even cooking. 7. Once the bhajis are cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. 8. Serve the onion bhajis hot with your favourite chutney or dip.
Nutrition
Here is the approximate nutritional information for Jamie Oliver's onion bhaji recipe: - Calories: 150 per serving (4 servings) - Fat: 3g - Carbohydrates: 26g - Protein: 6g - Sodium: 580mg
Conclusion
There you have it, a delicious recipe for onion bhaji by Jamie Oliver. This recipe is easy to make, and you can customize it to your liking by adding your favourite ingredients to the batter. Serve it as a snack or as a starter, and enjoy the crispy and spicy goodness of this popular Indian dish.