The Elms, Suffolk

Ingredients Makes 12 2 thinly sliced red onons 1 clove of finely minced/grated garlic 100gr gram/chickpea flour or more if needed 1 tsp garam masala (or curry powder) 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp turmeric a pinch of cayenne pepper or chilli salt & pepper Optional - you could add some whole seeds (mustard / fennel / onion / sesame etc etc) Vegetable oil for deep frying Enough water probably 50/70ml of cold water Method Mix all of the dry ingredients together and then add water to make a thick paste (see picture below) Leave to stand for at least 5 minutes Add the onion mixture and stir well to coat Leave for another few minutes If using a deep fat fryer heat to about 160c or add about 2cm of Vegetable oil to a saucepan and heat to a moderate heat Use 2 spoons to quenelle the onion mix into balls, place on 1 spoon and let it slip into the hot oil Fry gently until crisp and brown  Gram Flour, Spices, Onion & Water Mix to a Paste Shape with s...