Peel and wash the onions.
Pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Make a criss cross slit on the top of the onion making sure not to slit through . We want the whole onion.
Sprinkle salt over the onions and rub it gently . Keep aside for 10 minutes.
Mix the spices under stuffing and stuff it in the slits .
Place oil to heat .
Using water make a batter with chickpea flour , salt and cooking soda .
The batter should be of medium consistency.
Dip the whole onion in this batter and carefully immerse it into the hot oil . Similarly add the rest of pakoras.
Fry turning once or twice , till nice and golden.
Remove on a kitchen towel .
Serve hot .