Onion Fritters

Onion  Fritters 

1 large egg

1 T. fresh  lemon juice

1 C. chickpea flour (gram flour or besan)

3/4 t. salt

2 t. cayenne

2 t. garam masala

2 t. cumin seeds

1 t. ground cumin

1/4 t. turmeric

1 fresh, hot green chili, finely chopped (with seeds)

2 T. fresh cilantro

Vegetable oil

1 medium-large onion, peeled, chopped into med. dice

Beat egg, add water, lemon juice. Add all flour and whisk well.  Add everything else but onion.  Mix well and set aside 10 minutes.  

Mix again-batter should be droppable.  Put oil in  wok or deep fryer and set at medium.  

When oil is hot, put onion into batter and mix.  Remove heaping teaspoons of batter and drop into oil.  Stir and fry the fritters for 7-8 min, until golden red.  Remove with slotted spoon and drain.  Serve hot.