Virani Gram Flour (Besan/Chick Peas Flour)

500g. Gram flour is finely milled from chana dhal, Gram flour is essential in Indian cuisine when cooking bhajees, pakoras and many Indian sweets. Milled from 100% Chana dhal, Gluten free, Free from preservatives & additives

RECIPE FOR ONION BHAJI

preperation time 15 - 20 mins, cooking time 45 - 50 mins

Ingredients: 8oz pure gram flour, 1 tbs rice flour, 1 tbs sesame seeds, 1 tbs dhana jeera powder, 2 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbs salt, 2 large onions cut in half and sliced finely, 1 1 tbs finely chopped coriander, 7 fl oz water, oil for deep frying.

1. Sieve the gram flour into a large bowl, then mix mix in all the remaining dry ingredients together with the onion slices and chopped coriander. 2. gradually add the water, mixing thoroughly, until a thick batter is formedand the onions are well coated. 3. Heat the oil to a depth of 2" to 3" in a wok, karahi, or deep fat frying panover a medium heat. TIP:  When it is correct temperature a drop of batter will rise immediately to the top without turning brown. 4. Drop heaped teaspoons of the batter into oil (take care not to make the bhajees to large or the centre will not cook). Fry a few at a time turning if necessary, for about 5-6 mins until golden brown. Repeat until all the bhajees are cooked allowing time for the oil to reheat between each batch. 5. Drain on absorbant paper.