Ullivada/Onion pakoda
Here is one of my go-to snacks along with tea, where the ingredients are simple and always available in your kitchen. Ingredients: Onion - 1-2 (thinly sliced) Ginger - small piece (finely chopped) Bengal Gram powder - 1/2 cup Maida(All purpose flour) - 1 tbs Red chili powder - 1 tsp Hing - a pinch Curry leaves - Few (roughly chopped) Soda bicarbonate - a pinch (optional) Water - 2-3 tbs Directions: In a bowl, mix the onion, ginger, Bengal gram powder, maida, red chili powder, hing, beaten egg, water and curry leaves to form a not so watery batter. In a Kadai, heat oil, take some batter in your hand and slowly drop small dollop sized batter into the oil. Fry in medium heat till you see the pakodas light brown color. Strain the pakodas into an absorbant towel or strainer. Serve hot. Tips: The water and the flours in the batter should be in the consistency just enough to coat the onions, to get the onions evenly cooked and crisp. Keep in mind, that onions also relea...