BATTERED ONION RINGS

SERVES 4 AS A SNACK / PREPARATION 5 MINUTES / COOKING 10 MINUTES

½ cup chickpea flour ¼ cup rice flour ½ teaspoon chilli flakes ¼ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 onions oil for frying Combine the chickpea and rice flours with the chilli flakes, turmeric, salt and baking soda. Slowly whisk in up to ¾ cup water – the batter should be the consistency of a lightly thickened cream, so adjust the water as required.

Slice the onions into 6-7mm slices and separate into rings. Heat the oil in a saucepan or fryer to around 180°C. In batches, dip the onion rings into the batter to coat, then drop into the hot oil. Cook for a few minutes until golden. Drain in a single layer on paper towels lining a baking rack over a tray. Allow to cool for a minute or so then serve immediately.