How long does Blooming Onion take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Blooming Onion serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Blooming Onion vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Blooming Onion spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Blooming Onion?

2 Onion, 1 cup Maida, 1 cup Milk, 1 Eggs, 1 litre Oil, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Blooming Onion?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Blooming Onion?

About 552 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Blooming Onion

Name: Blooming Onion
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Onion; 1 cup Maida; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Dried Oregano; 1 Eggs; 1 cup Milk; 1 litre Oil

20 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Onion Blossom, Whole Fried Onion · Veg + Egg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters

Blooming onion: a whole onion cut into 12 petals, coated twice in spiced flour and egg, then deep-fried. Mild, serves 1, a quick 20 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Onion2
Maida1 cup
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Dried Oregano½ tsp
Eggs1
Milk1 cup
Oil1 litre

Contains: milk, egg, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	552kcal	2208kcal
Protein	7.9g	32g
Carbohydrate	36g	146g
Fat	41g	165g
Fibre	2.1g	8.4g
Sugar	5.3g	21g

Cookd masalas for onion

Method

1
Make deep incisions in the onion, leaving the eye intact, into a minimum of 12 parts and separate the petals.
Onion
2
In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
MaidaSaltBlack Pepper PowderCumin PowderRed Chilli PowderDried Oregano
3
In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients.
EggsMilk
4
Dredge the onion in the dry ingredient mix. Make sure to coat in between layers. Dip the onion in the bowl of wet ingredients and make sure it is thoroughly coated, drain the excess. Repeat the process, coat thoroughly with the dry ingredients for a thick and crispy crust.
5
Deep fry, submerged in oil until golden brown and crispy, about 4 mins.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Blooming Onion take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Blooming Onion serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Blooming Onion vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Blooming Onion spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Blooming Onion?: 2 Onion, 1 cup Maida, 1 cup Milk, 1 Eggs, 1 litre Oil, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Blooming Onion?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Blooming Onion?: About 552 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.