Pakora

Ingredients

 * 1/2-pound chickpea flour (gram flour - "Besan" in local markets)
 * 1-teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon red chili powder
 * 1-teaspoon coriander seed powder
 * 1/4-teaspoon baking soda
 * 1/2-teaspoon black pepper
 * 1 medium Onion - chopped fine
 * 1 large Potato -- 1/4" cubes
 * oil for deep-frying
 * water, enough to make paste
 * Optional Ingredients - spinach, Eggplant, cabbage, fresh chilies

Directions
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl and add enough water to make a paste. Mix well. Take spoonful at a time from the bowl of paste and deep fry it in hot oil till golden brown. Serve with dipping sauces