3/4 cups of Chickpea Flour (Besan) 1/2 cup of Plain Flour 1 1/2 tsp. of Soda Bicarbonate 4 large Onions (halved & thinly sliced) 4 cloves of Garlic (Lasan) (chopped) 1 Egg (lightly beaten) 1 tsp. of Red Chilli Powder (or to taste) 1 1/4 cup of Water Oil (for shallow frying) 1) In a bowl, sift the chickpea flour, plain flour, soda bicarbonate and red chilli powder. Make a well in the center, and add the combined egg and water and stir to make a smooth creamy batter, by adding a little more water if necessary. 2) Add the onions and garlic and mix well. 3) Heat the oil, about 1 cm deep, in a wide flat frying pan. Drop in tablespoons of the mixture at a time and press into patties. Fry the bhajis on both sides until golden brown and cooked throughly. 4) Drain on paper towels to absorb any extra oil. Tip: For a milder taste, use Paprika instead of Red Chilli Powder.

Serving Suggestions: Serve hot with Ketchup or Any Chutney of your choice. Degree of Difficulty: Easy Recipe Category: Appetizer Recipe Ethnic Group: Indian

Recipe Requested by, Sarah Dewsnap (U.K.)

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