Red Chile Onion Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 white onions, cut into 1/16 to 1/8-inch rings
3 c. milk
3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c. chili powder
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. cornstarch
3 tsp. salt
3 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. paprika
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Soak onions in milk in a large bowl for one hour.
Drain well. Mix flour, chile powder, cornstarch, salt, cumin, sugar and paprika in another large bowl.
Dredge onions in flour mixture; shake off excess.
Heat oil in large heavy saucepan to 360\u00b0.
Add onions in batches and cook until golden brown, about 45 seconds. Transfer to paper towels using a slotted spoon; drain well.