Topic: What do we KNOW about BIR Onion Bhajis?

[Cory Ander]

Chris, I don't have to jump off a 20 foot high wall to know that it's bad for me!

An onion AND potato bhaji is QUITE different from a plain onion bhaji!

Next you'll be having me put tinned cherries, pears and peaches in it and tell me I can't comment cos I haven't tried it! 

Have you actually tried MY recipe?  Or any others here?

My view is also that CP's is pretty close.  The difference being in the cooking (i.e. double frying)

One chef also told me that they put banana in their naans...do you REALLY think I need to try that to prove it right or wrong (he was clearly having a laugh!)? 

what is the point of you being here?

Sometimes I wonder Chris, I really do wonder 

[joshallen2k]

Chris - comparing the finished article on looks alone doesn't do justice. WhenI make CP's they look more your original picture, not the one from the post.

Depends on how you form them in your hands.

[merrybaker]

Chris, the top photo looks like these made with Mr Huda's bhaji paste:

http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Onion-Bhajees-Recipe.html

Note that the recipe calls for egg.  The paste contains:

Water, Garlic, Coriander, Chilli, Ginger, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Aniseed, Fenugreek, Other Spices, Citric Acid, Acetic Acid, Colours (E102, E110)

So the yellow color isn't only from turmeric.

[Secret Santa]

order an onion and potato bhaji.

Come on Chris, when you first mentioned potato being in an 'onion' bhaji in another post I clearly stated that the idea was bonkers. Now you admit that you're talking about a 'potato and onion' bhaji. Sheesh!  :

[chriswg]

I think you have both misunderstood my point. CA mentioned he has never seen potato in an Onion Bhaji, I was pointing out that if he were to order a potato and onion bhaji he still wouldnt see any potato in it. The potato just becomes part of the batter but rather than being cakey and bland, it has a better texture and tastes much nicer.

The other 2 restaurants that I 100% know put potato in their Onion Bhajis sell them as Onion Bhajis, NOT Potato and Onion Bhajis.

It's also a pretty poor analogy about jumping from a wall.

[Newrotic]

Before you all "top" yourselves, just try this recipe.
Don't deviate from the method or ingredients, but deep fry if you wish.
I think the result takes some beating.
Let me know your opinions.

http://jeenaskitchen.blogspot.com/2007/12/onion-bhaji-recipe.html

[Cory Ander]

Buckwheat flour, olive oil and tomato puree?  ;D

Nup, I'd prefer to top myself! 

[Cory Ander]

I think you have both misunderstood my point. CA mentioned he has never seen potato in an Onion Bhaji, I was pointing out that if he were to order a potato and onion bhaji he still wouldnt see any potato in it. The potato just becomes part of the batter but rather than being cakey and bland, it has a better texture and tastes much nicer.

What I was trying to say (and failing to, obviously) is that I have never before seen potato specified in a BIR onion bhaji recipe Chris.

It's also a pretty poor analogy about jumping from a wall

Oh?  I quite like it Chris.  Perhaps stick with the tinned cherries, pears and peaches analogy then?

[Newrotic]

I must admit, CA, that I used chickpea flower and rapeseed oil (acca veg.oil).
Instead of arguing about pesky potatoes, why not try it?
Regards,
NR

[Unclebuck]

I must admit, CA, that I used chickpea flower and rapeseed oil (acca veg.oil).
Instead of arguing about pesky potatoes, why not try it?
Regards,
NR

Hes already Jumped