Pakoras (Indian veggie tempura)

Ingredients:
1 c chickpea flour
1/4 c rice flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp red chili powder (can increase to 1/2 for more heat)
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp corriander powder
salt to taste
1/2 onion, minced
1/2 frozen pack of spinach, thawed
warm water
oil for deep frying

Directions:

Mix the chickpea flour, rice flour, baking powder, and spices together. Add enough warm water to make a thick batter. Taste the batter and add some salt (about 1/2 tsp). Take the spinach, roll it up in a towel, and squeeze to get out all of the liquid. Stir this and the onion into the batter. Set the batter aside for at least 1/2 hour.

Heat oil to 375-F (or as hot as you can get it). Drop the batter by small spoonfuls into the oil and fry until golden brown (5 - 10 minutes).

Drain the pakoras in a paper towel before serving.
Serving suggestion: serve with tamarind sauce