Egg Tikka Pakoras with Coriander Mint Chutney

Ingredients

• 2 cups oil, for deep frying
• 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 apple
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 small green chili (optional)
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 1/2 cup chickpea flour (besan), sifted
• 3/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup water, plus 1 tbsp. extra, if required