Crispy Bhajia with Masala Chai - Taste Spread

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon black tea leaves or tea powder
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 1 small piece of cinnamon
• 3 cloves
• 1/2 inch piece of ginger, grated
• Sugar or sweetener (optional)
• 1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small potato, thinly sliced
• 1/2 green chilies, finely chopped
• A handful of spinach leaves, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• Water for making batter
• Oil for deep frying