Crispy Onion Fritters And my Crate&Barrel Loot

Recently I got a $100 gift-certificate for Crate and Barrel from Beso to spend on what I wanted. I wanted a lot. Almost the whole shop. But this is what I got,plenty of odds and ends for props -
A couple of Atoll Blue French Sugar bowls(For Salt and Pepper), Lodge Cast-Iron Tiny skillet(2) and Mini Skillet(1), Pin-Dot Ramekins in Vibrant Orange(2),Mini Take-out Chinese-style Ramekins(2),Stockholm Ramekins (6),Spiral Corn Picks in Chrome(6), Glass Nosh Bowls (2), Set of 3-rectangular potluck bakers. My, that does seem like a lot and all for slightly over $100 bucks(Grand Total:$100.50) inclusive of taxes and such. I only paid for $9 bucks for S &H.Now that is a loot. Don't you agree?
Brr, I can get easily carried away by the purchases I make. About the recipe, its a super quick and tasty appetizer that can be had with a cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Chickpea Flour("Besan" Flour, available in Indian stores)
• 3 tbsp Rice Flour
• 3 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 Medium Red Onions, vertically slit
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Paste
• 1/2 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp Butter/Clarified Butter, melted
• 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
• A pinch of Baking Soda
• Salt for Taste
• 3-4 cups Corn Oil for Deep Frying

For garnish:

• 3-4 Dry red Chilies
• 2 Stalks Curry leaves

Procedure:

• Mix all of the above ingredients, except for the garnish, in a bowl with little water to make a thick batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
• In a shallow pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil and fry the dry red chili and curry leaves. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
• In a thick bottomed pan, heat 3-4 cups of corn oil.
• Drop the batter using a spoon and fry until it is evenly browned. Drain on paper towels and serve warm/room temperature with  a cup of  hot tea.

Note:

• Store it in an air-tight container for up to a week.

Enjoy!