To Be Mixed Into A Thick Batter

1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)

1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)

1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

1 1/2 tsp chilli powder

a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)

a pinch of baking soda

1 tbsp hot oil

salt to taste

1 cup of water

Other Ingredients

30 slices purple yam (kand)

1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal)

1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tbsp lemon juice

oil for deep-frying

1/2 tsp crushed coriander (dhania) seeds

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)