Bajia

A popular street food which is easy to make by frying a batter consisting of simple ingredients. It is enjoyed hot with chutney or hot sauce.

Ingredients

 * 1) 200 grams flour (besan)
 * 2) 100 grams all purpose flour
 * 3) A pinch of food colour
 * 4) A pinch of bicarbonate
 * 5) 1 medium onion finely chopped
 * 6) 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
 * 7) 1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions
 * 8) 1 teaspoon ginger paste
 * 9) 1 teaspoon garlic paste
 * 10) 1 green chili finely chopped (optional)
 * 11) Salt to taste
 * 12) Water
 * 13) Oil for deep frying

Instructions

 * 1) Put all the ingredients, except the oil in a large bowl and gradually mix with cold water so as to make a thick batter
 * 2) Heat oil in a frying pan
 * 3) Drop spoonful of the mixture into the hot oil and fry on medium heat until golden brown
 * 4) Drain on a paper towel and serve hot