Crispy Onion Fritters (onion pakoras)

Whoa heavy rains here in Belgaum.  And when it rains all my hubby says is, it's fritters time.  So, though this recipe might be very common in every household, I thought why not make it as a post.  So a plate of these crispy fritters and a hot cuppa coffee is something we enjoyed.  Am hoping it will be favourite in all your homes too.  Rain or not, enjoy it with your favourite beverage.

Serves: 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

Onions	2 medium
Spring onions	A little (chopped fine)
Chilli powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder	1/2 tsp
Salt	1 tsp
Green chilli	1
Curry leaves	8-10 nos
Coriander and cumin powder	1/2 tsp
Asafoetida	A pinch
Oil	To fry
Chickpea flour (besan)	3 tbsp

 
METHOD:

1.       Wash, peel and cut the onions into thin long slices.  Place them in a bowl.

2.       Chop the spring onions and place them along with the onions.  (The green as well as the onion bulbs).

3.       To the onions add the chilli powder, turmeric, coriander and cumin powder, chopped curry leaves, chopped green chilli, asafoetida and salt and keep aside for 5 minutes.

4.       Add the chickpea flour to it and mix well.  Do not add water as the onions willleave water once the salt is added.

5.       Heat oil in a kadai(wok) on high flame.  Once the oil is hot bring it down to medium flame and drop in the pakoras and fry them till golden brown and crisp.

6.       Serve hot with ketchup or coriander chutney.