Onion Pakoras

Ingredients

• 1 large Onion
• 4 tbsp Chickpea flour (besan)
• 1/3 cupWater
• 1/4 tsp Baking soda
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• as needed Oil (for deep frying)
• 1 Green chili (for garnish, optional)
• 2 tbsp Tomato ketchup (for serving)

Steps

1. Slice the onion thinly.
2. In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, water, baking soda, coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt.
3. Add sliced onions to the batter and coat well.
4. Heat oil in a pan. Drop spoonfuls of coated onion into hot oil.
5. Deep-fry until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
6. Optionally, fry a green chili for garnish.
7. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.