Axe,
many thanks - had not seen the video.
corn flour eh. will certainly give it a try. even if only to taste the oil afterwards.
i am pretty sure i will use a mix of the dipuraja fresh fried onion and the bought rough chopped thrown in at the end.
you can see how much advantage BIR's have over us - another thing to prep for say 3 dishes yet easy done if making a large amount.
best wishes