Dhania patta ke pakore

Today was perfect pakoda weather! For the last couple of weeks, the city has gone crazy. There was a winter like none other I have encountered in January in the city, and just when I was getting used to it, in the course of a single day, it went from deep winter to the early days of summer. For about a week, we sweated even in our sleeveless clothes, but the day after I put the winter clothes away, winter was back again.
It looked like it might drizzle today (though of course, it didn't), and I just had to make myself a plate of pakore to go with my crime novel.

1 cup besan
1 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp jeera powder
salt to taste
1/3 tsp baking soda
1/3 cups chopped dhania patta
oil for frying

Method
Mix all the dry ingredients well, then make a batter, but carefully adding water. Whip a couple of times so it is well aereated, and keep aside for about 15 minutes
Heat the oil (to check the temperature, drop a tiny bit of batter- if it rises to the surface, the oil is ready for use), and drop in spoonfulls of the batter.
Fry till crispy, remove, and drain on a kitchen towel.
Enjoy with garam-garam chai, and a good book.