Onion Bhaji with Spiced Slaw

Ingredients

• [For the bhaji:]
• 2 red onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 heaped teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan flour), plus more if needed
• Handful fresh coriander
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• [For the slaw:]
• 1/4 cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, grated
• 30ml vegetable oil or mustard oil
• 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 20 curry leaves (optional)
• 1 teaspoon desiccated coconut
• Salt, to taste
• [To finish:]
• 4 frozen parathas