Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add besan, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt, hing, ajwain seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, baking soda, onions, green chillies and cilantro.

Step 2

Slowly add in the water and mix the ingredients well.

Step 3

Set the mixture aside in the refrigerator for about half an hour.

Step 4

In a heated oil frying pan, carefully place in heaping tablespoonfuls of mixture into the hot oil.

Step 5

Fry the pakoras until they are brown.

Step 6

Place the pakoras on a plate with a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.

Step 7

Sprinkle with chaat masala before serving!