khichuri's companion

The one thing  I relish with my Khichuri apart from the hilsa fish is the onion fritters. It is very simple to make. It’s is never enough at the dinner table. Usually when I am making them, half of the batch just vanishes as the family members becomes the tasting experts all of a sudden including the kids. You can enjoy them too.

You will need:

Large Onions : 3-4
Chick pea flour (besan): 4 tbsp
Red chili pdr:         ½ tsp
Onion seeds (kalonji): ½ tsp
Baking Powder: a pinch
Salt to taste
Water to mix
Oil to deep fry

Procedure:

Finely slice the onions and put them in a bowl. Add all the ingredients except oil. 

Sprinkle water on the flour and start mixing. You will need very little water. Remember by adding the salt to the onion, they will release their own water. You would like to get a think consistency paste.

Once mixed properly, let it sit for 5 minutes.

While the mix is resting, add oil to a heavy bottom pan. When hot, add spoonful of the mixture and deep fry them. Take them out when they are golden brown in color and place them on a plate lined with paper towel.

Enjoy these with your khichuri.