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

 * 200 g flour (besan)
 * 100 g all purpose flour
 * Few drops of food coloring
 * A pinch of baking soda
 * 1 medium onion finely chopped
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions
 * 1 teaspoon ginger paste
 * 1 teaspoon garlic paste
 * 1 green chili finely chopped (optional)
 * Salt to taste
 * Water
 * Oil for deep frying

Directions

 * 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.