Onion Pakoda

I have never believed that Pakodas are meant for rainy days and they're good with a hot cup of tea! :) I can eat pakodas any day, any time! I even save a few when I make them and eat it with Rice and Dal. Tastes awesome! Anyway, this past Monday evening I was pretty depressed that the long weekend was gone and so I made these to cheer myself up.

Ingredients

1. 1 big onion, finely sliced
2. 1/2 cup rice flour
3. 1/2 cup corn flour
4. 1/2 cup rava (sooji)
5. 2 tbsp chilli powder
6. 1 tsp ginger paste
   
7. 5-6 green chillies, finely chopped
8. 2 strands curry leaves, finely chopped
9. A handful of cashews broken in half
10. Salt to taste
11. Oil to fry

Method

1. Slice the onion really thin and sprinkle half the salt over it an keep aside for 10 minutes. This helps the onion leave all the water.
2. Mix the flour, remaining salt and the chilli powder together.
3. Add the green chillies, ginger, cashews and the onions.
   
4. Mix everything without using water. If you need a li'l extra moisture, add a couple tsps of oil. Use very little water if you have to.
5. Take a small amount of the batter in your fingers, press with your thumb to make them flat (but not like patties) and fry them in oil.