Onion Pakoda

Ingredients:
Besan (kadalai maavu) – 50 gms
Rice flour – 100 gms
Maida – 10 gms
Groundnuts or cashews – 1 tbsp
Finely chopped onion – 3 small
Curry leaves
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Hing (asofoetida)
Oil to fry

Method:
Fry ground nuts or cashews in oil and keep aside. Mix all the flours in a bowl. Add chopped onions, chilli powder, salt, hing, curry leaves to the flour mixture. Add 1 tbsp of hot oil to the mixture. (The hot oil adds crispiness to the pakoda. This is a healthier option compared to the alternative of adding 1 tsp baking soda.) Add water gradually to make pakoda dough. (Dough consistency should be similar to paratha dough). Set aside for 5 mins.
Heat the oil in a pan. Reduce flame to medium after oil becomes hot. Deep fry small portions of the dough, and fry till pakodas becomes golden brown. Serve hot with coconut chutney and tea :)