MAKING
1 In a bowl, sift the besan.
2 Add in water gradually until a thick dropping consistency is formed.
3 Mix in salt, chilli powder and onion slices.
4 In a frying pan, heat the ghee.
5 Put spoonsfuls of this mixture into it.
6 Fry until golden brown.
7 Drain well on paper towels and keep aside.
8 In a bowl, beat the curd.
9 Stir in besan with a wooden spoon.
10 Add in salt, dry coriander, red chilli and 1 litre water.
11 In a pan, boil 1/2 litre water with turmeric.
12 Combine with the besan mixture and stir constantly until it boils.
13 Add ghee and continue boiling for 15 minutes.
14 Add in the prepared pakoras and cook until thick.

SERVING
15 Sprinkle with coriander leaves.
16 Serve hot with boiled rice or chapattis.