Vengaya Pakoda / Onion Pakoda (Onion Fritters)

Today the weather was a little cold. We went out for egg hunt this afternoon and came back home. We didn't have any other plan for the evening. Chilly weather and lazy evening - what else reason you need for pakodas??  

Ingredients

Besan Flour, 1 cup

Onions (finely chopped), 1 no.

Curry leaves, 2 sprigs

Cilantro(finely chopped) handful

Turmeric Powder, 1/4 teaspoon

Chilli Powder, 1/2 teaspoon

Asafoetida, a pinch

Salt to taste

Butter- 1 teaspoon

Water, to knead

Oil, to deep fry

Directions

• In a bowl, combine flour, turmeric powder, chilli powder, asafoetida ,salt and to this mix onion, curry leaves & cilantro.
• Add water little by little to this mixture till they are incorporated well. Then add butter to this and mix well.
• Heat oil in a deep pan and drop the spoonful of batter one after the other into the oil. . Avoid  overcrowding as they will not result in crispy pakoda.
• Fry them till they are golden brown. Drain them on paper towel to remove excess oil.
• Serve them hot.