Blooming Onions

An appetizer made by cutting a whole onion into a flower shape, coating it in a seasoned batter, and deep-frying it to a crispy golden brown, resulting in a crunchy, savory, and addictive treat. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 18 Mar 2021 in Recipes Course

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Main Ingredients	Medium onions, Refined flour
Cuisine	Fusion
Course	Snacks and Starters
Prep Time	26-30 minutes
Cook time	16-20 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Tangy
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Non Veg

Ingredients

4-8 medium onions
2 cups refined flour (maida)
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
Black pepper powder to taste
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
Oil for deep-frying

Method

Mix together flour, salt, cayenne, paprika, thyme, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper powder in a bowl.
Whisk together milk, eggs, vinegar, pepper powder and salt in another bowl.
Make 8 slits on the onions without cutting through. Separate the layers to create flowers.
Dust the onion flowers with the flour mixture and dip in the milk mixture. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Deep-fry the onions till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve hot with green mayonnaise and tomato ketchup.

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