Ingredients

• 1 cup gram flour
• 10-12 fresh large omam leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 green chillies finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 3-4 pinches asafoetida
• salt to taste
• oil to deep fry

How to Make Omam Leaf Bhajias

• Sprinkle a little salt on chopped onion. Keep aside for five minutes.
• Sprinkle gram flour, coriander and omam leaves over onions.
• Add all other ingredients, except oil for frying.
• Mix gently with hand.
• Heat oil in a frying pan and allow it to smoke lightly.
• Pour 1 tbsp oil over batter.
• Mix again, dropping small dumplings of dough into oil.
• Deep fry on medium-low heat till crisp and golden.
• Drain and place on absorbent kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
• Serve hot with tamarind or green chutneys.