World Cuisines: Onion Bhaji (India)

A simple, delicious snack to munch on. Easy and fast to make (around 30 minutes). There are much more complicated recipes with different ingredients but this one is good to try out first. If you like it, look for other ones. 

Makes 10 pieces. 

Ingredients:
5 tbsp gram flour (also called besan, chickpea or garbanzo flour)
1 medium large yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, well minced
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp lemon juice
good pinch of fresh coriander leaves - around 1/8 cup
pinch of salt and black pepper 
a bit of water
vegetable oil for deep frying (I use rapeseed oil)

Preparation:

- Slice the onion thinly. Place in a bowl. Add salt and pepper. Mix well with your hands to separate the pieces. 
- Add curry powder, turmeric and garlic. Mix well.
- Add gram flour and lemon juice. 
- Add water a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms but is not liquidy (dripping).
- Heat the oil in a skillet. I pour 1 inch of oil. 
- With a tbsp, form small balls and gently put them carefully in the hot oil. Fry until golden. Flip to fry other side. Make sure you give them space in the skillet. 
- Remove and put on a paper towel to drain. 
- Serve with lemon or lime wedges.