Onion Bhajis Recipe

Name: Onion Bhajis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups red lentils; 3 medium sized onions (chopped); 5 green chilies (chopped fine); fresh coriander (cilantro); 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried coriander (cilantro); 1/2 tablespoon turmeric; 1/2 tablespoon garam masala (if available); 1 teaspoon salt; oil (for deep frying); Dip; 1 cup plain plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons english mint sauce (the kind with more mint than vinegar!)

Servings: persons

2 cups red lentils
3 medium sized onions (chopped)
5 green chilies (chopped fine)
fresh coriander (cilantro)
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 tablespoons dried coriander (cilantro)
1/2 tablespoon turmeric
1/2 tablespoon garam masala (if available)
1 teaspoon salt
oil (for deep frying)
Dip
1 cup plain plain yogurt
2 teaspoons english mint sauce (the kind with more mint than vinegar!)

1
Soak lentils for a few hours and wash.
2
Blend into a paste (without cooking them).
3
Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well and roll into golf ball size balls (the lentils should hold the onions together, if not add more lentils or try adding an egg) Deep fry until golden brown.
4
Allow to cool a little before serving.
5
Make the dip by mixing the mint with the yogurt.
6
enjoy!
7
Experiment with different spices if you like, Garam Masala is a bit of an all spice without the sweetness.
8
Also try using different dips.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red lentils, 3 medium sized onions (chopped), 5 green chilies (chopped fine), fresh coriander (cilantro), and more.

Yes, Onion Bhajis falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Onion Bhajis

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