Title: Onion and Mushroom Bhajis
Categories: Appetizer
Yield: 10 Servings

1		Onion
2	oz	Button mushrooms
1/4	c	Brown rice flour
1/4	c	All-purpose flour
1/2	ts	Turmeric
1/2	ts	Hot chili powder
1/4	ts	Ground cumin
1/4	ts	Ground coriander
1/4	ts	Salt
2/3	c	Plain yogurt
		Vegetable oil for deep frying
		Fresh parsley sprig (opt)

Peel, quarter and thinly slice onion.

Coarsely chop mushrooms. In a bowl, combine flours, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, coriander and salt. Stir in onion, mushrooms and yogurt; mix well.

Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat to 375'F. (190'C.) or until a 1/2" cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds. Divide mixture in 10 equal portions. Drop spoonfuls of mixture into hot oil and fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with parsley sprig, if desired, and serve warm.

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