Heat the oil in a small pan and add the fennel seeds and ginger ... Do not leave unattended.) To make the batter, put the flour, cornflour, turmeric, salt and chilli powder in a large bowl.

Peel the onions and slice into thick rounds. Remove the outer sections of the fennel and cut each bulb into six pieces, removing some of the woody core. Take the stalk off the chilli but leave it ...