Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cut in 2 tablespoons of fat using a pastry blender or your fingers.

Add grated onion to the flour mixture.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and water together until well combined.

Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.

Bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Drop dumplings by tablespoons into the boiling water.

Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and float to the surface.

Drain the dumplings in a colander.

Melt remaining fat in a frying pan over medium heat.

Add the drained dumplings to the frying pan.

Cook until golden brown on all sides, flipping occasionally.