Pakora (Chilli bites!)

Ingredients
• 1/2 pound Chickpea flour (Gram Flour - "Besan" in local markets)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium egg, beaten
• 1 medium onion - chopped fine
• 1 large potato -- 1/4" cubes
• oil for deep frying
• water, enough to make paste
• Optional Ingredients - Spinach, eggplant, cabbage, fresh chilies
Method
1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl and add enough water to make a paste. Mix well.
2. Take spoonful at a time from the bowl of paste and deep fry it in hot oil til golden brown.
3. Serve with dipping sauces