Ingredients: 3 cups gram flour 2 tbsp. rice flour 1-2 tbsp. red chilli powder 1/2 tsp. asafoetida 1-2 tsp.salt 2 cups cold water Oil for deep frying Vegetables:- 1 onion, cut into slices 1 potato, peeled and cut into slices 1 small ridge gourd (hirekai) peeled and cut into slices 1 small plantain banana, peeled and cut into slices Method: Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water to from a thick, smooth batter. Beat it well and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Heat a few inches of oil in a deep fryer. Beat the batter again lightly. Dip each piece of vegetable in the batter to coat lightly, and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot or cold, with Tomato Ketchup.