Pakoda

DIRECTIONS

Step1

Slice onions thinly and take them in a mixing bowl also, add chopped green chillies.

Step2

If you do not have green chillies, then add red chilli powder. You can also add chopped coriander leaves if you want.

Step3

Add the spices - carom seeds, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt.

Step4

Mix everything well. Cover and keep the onion, chillies and spice mixture aside for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step5

The onions would release water and then you can add water as required in the batter. add gram flour (besan).

Step6

Add the required amount of water to make the medium-thick batter.

Step7

Stir the whole mixture very well with a spoon or with your hands. The batter is ready to be fried.

Step8

In hot oil, add spoonfuls of the batter.

Step9

When the pakora is a bit cooked, turn over with a slotted spoon and continue to fry.

Step10

Fry them till they look crisp and golden.

Step11

Serve onion pakoda with coriander chutney or tomato sauce.