Onion Bhajis With Spicy Tomato Sauce

• Sauce
• chilies, minced (to taste)↗2 -3
• red pepper, diced↗1
• chopped tomatoes1 can
• water↗1⁄4 cup
• garlic cloves, finely chopped↗2
• soft brown sugar↗2 tablespoons
• cider vinegar↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• Bhajis
• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• water↗1⁄4 cup
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• chili powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground turmeric↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon ground cumin↗1
• eggs, beaten↗2
• cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped↗1
• onions, sliced very thinly↗4
• oil (for deep frying)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the sauce ingredients with 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until it thickens. Remove from heat.

2. 2

   To make the bhajis, sift the flour, baking powder, spices and 1 tsp salt into a bowl. Make a well in the gener and gradually add the combined egg and 1/4 cup water. Whisking until smooth. Stir in coriander and onion.

3. 3

   Fill a deep heavy-based saucepan one third full of oil. Cook a tablespoon sized ball of mixture in the oil in batches for 90 seconds each side, or until golden brown. Drain. Serve with sauce.