Red Onion Bhajis

• olive oil, for deep frying
• 125 g (4½ oz/1 cup) chickpea (gram) flour<

Heat a 3cm (1in) depth of oil in a large deep frying pan, saucepan or deep-fat fryer over a medium-high heat.

Meanwhile, sift the chickpea (gram) flour into a bowl with the spices and salt, then pour in the water and mix to a batter.

Stir the sliced onions into the batter. Carefully lower spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes, or until the batter