Ingredients
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8 ounces gram flour (chickpea flour)
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
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1/2 teaspoon onion seeds
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1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
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3 green chilies, finely chopped
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1 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
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water
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oil (for deep frying)
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2 large onions, sliced
Instructions
- Sift the flour, chilli powder, turmeric, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Get as much air into it as possible.
- Crush the seeds in mortar and pestle, add to the bowl.
- Now add the green chilli, onions and the chopped coriander. Mix in some water to make a thick batter that holds the ingredients together.
- Heat the oil in a wok. Drop spoonfulls of the batter into the oil and fry till golden brown. Place on kitchen paper to allow the excess oil to run off.
- These can be eaten as they are or with a dip.