Onion & Mushroom Bhajis

      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.


Yield: 10 Servings