Aku bajji / Spinach fritters

Ingredients :

Spinach leaves (big ones) : 15 or 20

Besan : 1/2 cup

corn flour : 1 tsp

rice flour : 1 tsp

red chilli powder : 1/2 tsp

salt : 1/2 tsp

cumin seeds : 1/4 tsp

vaamu (ajwain seeds) : 1/2 tsp

turmeric : a pinch

oil : for deep frying

Mix all the ingredients except spinach and oil with water to make a smooth batter. Now place a pan and fill it with oil. Let it heat. Now dip each spinach leaf into the batter and drop it into the hot oil and fry till it is golden brown in color. Remove on to a paper towel to drain off the excess oil. Serve hot with ketchup.