Spicy Red-Chili Onion Rings

• 2 large onions, peeled, cut into 0.5cm thick slices, separated into rings
• 120ml buttermilk
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 1 tbsp corn flour
• 1 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin 
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder 
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

To Make:

1 Place the onions in a bowl, pour the milk over, and leave to stand for 30 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornflour, spices and garlic powder along with a little salt and sugar.

3. Half fill a deep fat fryer or deep, heavy based saucepan with the oil and heat it to 180ºC.

4. Taking a few onion rings at a time, remove them from the milk, then dip them into the flour coating.

5. Fry until golden, remove and drain on kitchen paper, and serve.