Onion and Almond Bhajis
Source of Recipe
Marla
Recipe Introduction
A flavoursome Indian recipe perfect even as an appetizer. Do not re-heat in a microwave or they will become rubbery. Instead warm up in the oven to crisp up.
List of Ingredients
Onion and Almond Bhajis (Gluten and Lactose Free)
50 g lentils
2 large onions
1 large carrot
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
150 g chickpea flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 medium potato, peeled and grated
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
25 g sliced almonds
oil, for deep frying
Recipe
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Soak the lentils in water for 4 hours.
Put the carrots and onions in a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave to drip for 30 minutes. Squeeze out any moisture.
Drain and dry the lentils.
Sift flour, baking powder and ground spices. Add the rest of the ingredients except oil and mix by hand.
Heat the deep fryer to 170°C/340°F.
Roll dessert spoonfuls of the mixture into balls and drop in the oil. Fry no more than 7 at a time.
Cook for 7 minutes until golden, then drain on kitchen paper.
Serve hot with a sweet and sour sauce such as my * Indian Sweet and Sour Date Sauce,
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