Cape Malay Chilli Bites Dhaltjies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped finely
1/2 bunch spinach leaves, shred in small pieces
1 small green apple, grated
2 cups pea flour
1/2 cup cake flour
2 teaspoons dried chilies, crushed
1/2 teaspoon red masala
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
water, enough to not make the batter runny
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sunflower oil

Preparation

Grate or chop the onion very finely.
Core and grate the apple.
Shred the spinach leaves into small pieces.
Sift the pea and cake flours into a large bowl.
Add all the other ingredients excepting the sunflower oil and baking powder.
Add enough water to make a thick batter. It must not be runny.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan until fairly, but not excessively, hot.
Stir the baking powder into the batter just before frying.
Using a tablespoon drop the batter into the oil and fry slowly until golden brown. [ensure your oil doesn't get too hot, otherwise your chilli bites will burn].
Test by piercing with a skewer. If it comes out dry your chilli bites are ready.
Remove from the heat and drain on absorbant paper [kitchen towel] or in a colander if you possess one.