Kanda Bhaji (Onion Pakoda)

Winter is at its peak here. There is tons of snow lying everywhere. One thing which warms you up in such weather is hot cup of tea and something hot and spicy to go along with it. Every time I think of making some snacks along with tea, my mom's Kanda Bhaji ( Onion Pakoda) is always on the top of my mind. Actually, winter and all is just an excuse, I can eat these pakodas anytime, anywhere. So many times at my home, I have skipped my meal, snacking on my mom's Pakodas :) Here is my mom's recipe for making these tasty pakodas.

Ingredients:
3 Onions sliced
1 1/2 cup Besan
3 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp ajwain/carom seeds (Owa called in Marathi)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
3 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Oil for frying
Salt

Method:

1. Mix sliced onions, besan, ajwain seeds, turmeric powder. Add red chilli powder on this mixture. 
2. Heat 2-3 tsp oil in a separate pan and pour hot oil on above mixture. Mix this properly. This makes pakodas crispy.
3. Add little water, coriander leaves and salt. Mix mixture properly. Add water just enough to make a thick batter. 
4. Heat oil in deep kadhai. 
5. One by one, take small amount of batter in hand and drop it carefully in hot oil.  Fry pakodas on low-medium flame till they turn nice golden.

Enjoy hot pakodas with tea or ketchup.

Preparation time: 25-30 minutes.