Crispy Onion Pakoda

Ingredients:

• Gram flour - 3/4 cup

• Rice flour - 1/2 cup

• Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp (optional)

• Salt to taste

• Onions - 1 sliced lengthwise

• Green Chillies - 2 finely chopped

• Coriander leaves - finely chopped 2 tbsp

• Oil for deep frying

**Method: ** Mix in the gram flour, rice flour with salt, chilli powder and little water to make a smooth paste without any lumps. Add in the chopped onions and green chillies and mix well. The mixture should be have the consistency of a thick batter.

Heat oil in a pan/kadai, and pour in a few tbsps of the batter randomly in the oil. Allow to cook till crispy and golden brown on all sides. Drain and pat dry with paper towels and serve.

Miscellaneous:

• Tips: Serve hot with ketchup as a snack/appetizer or a side dish to any meal. This is a crisp pakoda. To make more crispier pakodas, add in more rice flour.

• Serves 4-5

• Cooking Time: 15 min

• Cuisine: Indian