Pokara

Description
From Jasmine's kitchen in Karachi via Chile-Head

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 egg, beaten
 * 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

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