Something for the Freezer

Onion Bhajis

with Cucumber and Mango Raita

Ingredients

4 large onions, chopped (use a processor if you have one)

225g gram flour, (chick pea flour)

2 tsp ground Cumin

2 tsp ground Coriander

1/2 tsp Turmeric

1 tsp chilli powder

2 tsp salt

150 ml water

Small bunch Coriander, chopped

1 litre vegetable oil for deep frying

Method

Place the spices, water, flour and salt in a blender or processor and blend to a smooth paste, add to the onions add the Coriander and mix well.

Heat the oil in a wok or deep fat fryer, to 190C or until it just begins to smoke ( test with a drop of the mixture it should immediately float to the top and brown). Lower the temperature a bit if you are using a wok, an electric deep fat fryer will maintain the correct temperature.

Fry a few bhajis at a time, turning them occasionally when they turn brown. Drain on kitchen paper and serve them hot with the raita.

For the raita

1/2 cucumber, grated

250g natural yoghurt

small bunch fresh mint, chopped

Pinch of salt

2 tsp mango chutney

Mix all the ingredients together and keep cool in the fridge until needed.

Freeze the cooled onion bhajis in plastic containers, for up to 2 months

Defrost at room temperature and reheat, for 7 minutes at a moderate temperature in the oven.