Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150g) thinly sliced yellow onion
- 1 cup (130g) finely diced potato
- 1 cup (60g) cauliflower florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup (30g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 (10g) green serrano chilies, finely minced
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1 cup (125g) chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) rice flour
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (2g) ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp (1g) turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp (1g) red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp (1g) ajwain seeds
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60ml) water
- 3 tbsp (40g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups (480ml) neutral oil
Instructions:
- Combine the sliced onion, potato, cauliflower, and spinach in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle the salt and minced chilies over the vegetables, toss thoroughly, and let sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Sift the chickpea flour and rice flour into the vegetable bowl to remove lumps.
- Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, and ajwain seeds.
- Add water one tablespoon at a time, stirring until the batter is thick enough to coat the vegetables without being runny.
- Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro.
- Heat neutral oil in a kadhai or deep skillet to the required frying temperature.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, frying until mahogany-colored and crisp.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.