I thought it worth posting a link to this as I have tried other Guardian recipies for Perfect Paella and Perfect Pizza bases and they were fantastic.
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2013/nov/13/how-to-make-perfect-onion-bhajis (http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2013/nov/13/how-to-make-perfect-onion-bhajis)
A great analytical approach, with every choice justified. I shall subscribe to this series forthwith, and also seek out some of the books cited.
** Phil.
I experimented with rice flour and it does certainly help in binding and making them crispier when cooked..
The recipe looks interesting as well
best, Rich