Onion Blossoms

Ingredients -

1 piece large onion ,peeled or slice
oil for frying

Batter -

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour ,sifted
1 1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup soda 
2 tbsp lime rind ,finely grated
salt and pepper to taste

Creamy herb dip -

150 grams cream cheese
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup tuna spread
2 tbsp spring onion ,chopped
2 tbsp basil leaves ,chopped
1 tbsp parsley ,chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure -

Cut of 1/4 of the top of onion and feel away skins .Do not remove bottom root or slice into rings .Place knife directly across middle and slice down but not cutting through .Make several slices on each side approximately 1/4 inch apart .Soak onion in hot water for 1 minute and then soak in iced cold water for 3 minutes .Lightly dust with flour and dip in prepared batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown .To make batter ,place flour in a bowl and gradually stir in lime juice and soda water .Mix well to combine ,then stir in lime rind .Season to taste with salt and pepper .To make dip ,combine all ingredients in a bowl .Mix well until blended .

Serves two