Pan Leaf Bhajiyas

Preparation:5 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp crushed cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder
1/2 tsp crushed fennel seeds (saunf)
1/4 cup finely chopped beteel leaf
water to make the batter
a pinch baking soda
2 tsp hot oil

Method

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and make smooth semi thick batter using water. Add soda and mix well.Heat oil for deep frying and drop small round bhajiyas in it. Deep fry untill crisp and brown.Drain and serve hot.