Bhujia (Potato Fritters)

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Batter:

1 cup Besan flour (chickpea flour)

1 teaspoon cumin

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup water

Potato Rounds:

2 tablespoons mustards seeds

1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds

2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)

2 tablespoons crushed, dried neem leaves

1 onion, peeled and diced

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, washed and chopped roughly

1 serrano chile, seeded, stemmed and extra finely diced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 pounds peeled potatoes

6 cups vegetable oil for frying

Serving suggestion: Mint and Cilantro Chutney, Yogurt Sauce, or plain yogurt for dipping