Onion Bhaji Serves 3-4. 2 onions 1/2 tsp cumin, ground 1 egg; beaten 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 1/2 cups chick pea flour (besan) 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1 cup cold water, approximately Cut the onion in half and slice it about 1/4 inch thick. Beat together egg, flour and enough water to make a batter as thick as whipping cream. Beat in spices. Let rest 15 minutes. Stir onions into mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes. Heat about 1 inch of oil to 350 degrees F in a skillet over high heat. When the oil is very hot, drop a small mound of onion rings into the oil. Press down slightly with spatula. Fry on one side until crisp and brown, turn over and fry second side. Remove bhajis as they cook. Keep warm in 200F oven. Pile on platter with mango chutney. Back To Recipe Index. Back To My Main Page.