Onion and mushroom bhajis

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Onion
2ouncesButton mushrooms
¼cupBrown rice flour
¼cupAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonTurmeric
½teaspoonHot chili powder
¼teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonGround coriander
¼teaspoonSalt
cupPlain yogurt
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Fresh parsley sprig (opt)

Directions

Peel, quarter and thinly slice onion.

Coarsely chop mushrooms. In a bowl, combine flours, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, coriander and salt. Stir in onion, mushrooms and yogurt; mix well.

Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat to 375'F.

(190'C.) or until a ½" cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds.

Divide mixture in 10 equal portions. Drop spoonfuls of mixture into hot oil and fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Drain on paper towels. Garnish with parsley sprig, if desired, and serve warm.