Here I include the recipe for one of the most popular starters on the Indian restaurant menu. Onion Bhajees will take about 15 minutes to make and worth the little effort involved.

Ingredients:

1 large onion
1 egg
4 oz gram flour (chickpea)
3 fl oz water plus methi a tablspoon of red lentils
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tesspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves (ciltrano)
2 pinches Salt a little tamarin half a teaspoon
Vegetable oil for deep fat frying (do not use Olive Oil)

Directions:

Slice the onion finely. and squees with hands for 2 minutes

Mix the flour and water together to make a stiff batter. You may add a little more flour if necessary. Add the onions and remaining ingredients and mix well together. Gently slide a heaped tablespoon full of the batter into the oil one at a time and fry for 3 minutes.

Remove from the oil and press into a round flat shape before returning them to the oil for a further 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm until all the bhajees are cooked. Serve on a bed of green salad with Mint sauce.