Onion Pakoda

Medium-sized onion  2 (finely chopped)

Besan (Chickpea flour)  2 cups

Rice flour  2/3 cup

Chilli powder 1 tsp

Sodium bicarb 1 pinch

Salt 1 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Asafotida 1/4 tsp

Oil to fry 1/2 liter

Mix all ingredients except oil in a bowl and add just enough water to make a stiff dough. Heat oil in a frying pan and when the oil is hot enough drop small pieces of the batter and deep fry till golden in color.

Drain the oil by placing the fried pakoda on a paper towel and serve with tomato sauce or coriander chutney.