Onion Fritters – Kanda Bhaji/Pakora Simple pleasures

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion
• 3-4 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan),
• 2/3 teaspoon salt(or to taste),
• 1 Serrano chili pepper ((less or more depending on needed spice))
• 1 bunch cilantro leaves,
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 2 teaspoons garlic
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 1 pinch asofetida ((hing))
• 1 tablespoon oats,
• 1 tablespoon rice flour,
• chili flakes (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds ((Ajwain))
• 1/2 inch piece of ginger (and enough warm water, blend to form a thick paste.)