Onion Pakoda

Onion Pakoda in Marathi

Serves: 3 plate bhajji
Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:
2 medium onions
1/4 tsp Asafoetida
1/2 tsp Turmeric
2 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 cup cilantro
Gram Flour 1/4 to 1/2 cup
1 tbsp Rice flour
salt to taste
5 to 6 Curry leaves (Optional)
1/4 tsp grated Ginger (Optional)
Oil for deep frying

Method:
1) Slice Onion thinly lengthwise. Add turmeric, red chili powder, asafoetida and salt. Mix well and cover for 1/2 an hour. This will make onion little mushy and watery.
2) Add 1 tbsp rice flour and approx 4 to 5 tbsp gram flour. mix nicely. Do not add water, incorporate flour in the moisture released by onion. Another thing is do not add too much flour, otherwise you won't get crisp to pakoda.
3) Then add cilantro, cumin seeds, curry leaves, ginger. mix well.
4) Heat oil in fryer pan. Leave small portions. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot will Chutney.