Onion & Spinach Pakoras

1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup chickpea flour
1 medium size onion, finely chopped
2 cm ginger, finely grated
1 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp ground fennel seed
¼ tsp red chili powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cumin
a pinch of asafoetida or garlic powder
½ tsp SIDS CRAZY SALT
2 tbsp sesame seeds
¼ tsp baking powder
½ cup ice cold water, and more if necessary
SIDS SALT & PEPPER to taste
Rice bran oil, for deep frying

Remove the stems from the spinach. Wash, dry and finely chop. Add all the onion, ginger, green chili, SIDS CRAZY SALT and all of the spices to the flour and mix well. Add ½ cup of ice cold water to make a fluffy smooth batter. Sprinkle the baking powder over this paste and mix lightly. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
Heat oil for deep frying, until a drop of pakora mixture instantly floats to the top. Don’t let the oil smoke.
Drop teaspoon-sized amounts of pakora mix into the oil until the surface is covered. Using a teaspoon gives a dumpling shape to the pakora, whereas dropping the dough from your fingers gives a more delicate, interesting shape. Stir and turn the pakora until they are lightly golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
Drain on paper towels, season with SIDS SALT & PEPPER and serve warm.