- In a blender, combine onion, chilies, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and curry leaves.
- Blend to a fine paste.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sesame seeds, chili powder, peanuts, turmeric, chickpeas and salt to taste.
- Add paste to dry mixture, knead with hands to form a tight dry dough.
- Add a few drops of water to bind ingredients if necessary.
- Form a small ball of dough in your hand and press to flatten.
- The edges should crack and be uneven.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-heat.
- Fry dough in small batches until golden brown.
- Drain and serve.
Makes 20 servings (30 grams per serving).
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
90 calories, 2.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 2 g protein