Makes 20-25
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 large onions, finely sliced
1 tsp baking powder
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1/4 tsp asafoetida
50g/2oz coriander leaves, chopped
225g/8oz gram flour (besan), or channa atta
salt, to taste
cold water, to mix
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp each, nigella, fennel, cumin and onion seeds, coarsely crushed
vegetable oil, for deep-frying

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Onion Fritters

In a bowl, mix together the flour, chilli, turmeric, baking powder, asafoetida and salt to taste. Pass through a sieve into a large mixing bowl.

Add the coarsely-crushed seeds, onion, een chillies and coriander leaves and toss together well. Very gradually mix in enough cold water

to make a thick batter surrounding all the ingredients.

Heat enough oil in a karai or wok for deep-frying. Drop spoonfuls of the mix! ture into the hot oil and fry until they are) golden brown. Leave

enough space to turn the fritters. Drain well and serve hot.