Onion Pakoda

Ingredients:

6 Onions 
1 tsp Chilli powder 
2 Cups besan 
¼ tsp Turemeric powder

½ tsp carom/ajwain seeds 
A pinch baking soda 
Salt to taste 
Oil for frying

Method:

Thinly slice the onions. Add the chilli powder, besan, carom seeds, baking soda, turmeric powder, baking soda and salt to taste. Mix well to make batter adding very little water. (Avoid using excess water. First it is recommended to squeeze the onions in the flour so that its own water is used for making the batter and then add water if needed) Heat oil in a wok. Take a small portion of the mix at a time and drop it in hot oil. Fry till golden brown. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup or as it is.