Mangalore Bonda - Onion chutney :

Mangalore bonda is a tasty - instant snack which can be whipped up using the simplest of ingredients. It is tasty and satisfies your cravings especially when you feel the urge to eat a tasty snack but do not have any elaborate ingredients .Different versions of the Mangalore bonda may be available with slight variations but I found this on a TV show and found it to be tasty . Can be made on those days when you feel the need for a savory snack without bothering much about calories.

Preparation time:10 min

Cooking time:10 min

Serves:2

Ingredients:

Maida - 1 cup

Thick curd - 3/4 cup

Green chillies - 2

Cooking soda - 1/2 teaspoon

Chopped ginger - 1 inch piece

Curry leaves - finely chopped a few leaves

Asafoetida - 1 pinch

Pepper - 1 teaspoon 

Jeera -1 teaspoon

Salt to taste 

Oil to fry

Method :

1)Mix maida and curd without forming lumps . Keep aside.

2)Mix all the other ingredients and keep aside for 10 minutes.Beat well till it looks a little fluffy for crisp on the outside - soft inside consistency.

3)Adjust the consistency such that  the batter is thick ,it shouldnt be too watery.

4)Heat oil in a pan , deep fry in circular shape , you can use a spoon for dropping into the oil . Enjoy with sweet-spicy onion chutney or plain ketchup.

Recipe for sweet-spicy onion chutney:

Ingredients:

Onions - 2 chopped in large pieces

Grated coconut - 1 handful

Jaggery - two teaspoons (for sweetness)

Red chillies  - 4-5 (depending on size)

Tamarind - A small marble sized 

For tempering - Oil ,Mustard seeds, urad dhal ,curry leaves , a red chilly

Method:

Add all the items together and blend well in a blender.Add salt and mix well.In a tempering pan ,add oil and add red chillies,mustard,urad dhal and curry leaves and pour over chutney.