Method
1. Mix all of the chutney ingredients together in a bowl
2. Fill an 8-inch cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan half-way up with oil
3. Heat the oil to 360ºF -375ºF / 180ºC - 190ºC
4. In a large bowl, mix together the besan, red chili flakes, salt, baking powder, sliced chilli pepper, cilantro, and sliced onion
5. Slowly add in the water, while mixing with a wooden spoon or your finger tips
6. Vigorously mix for a couple of seconds
7. Once the oil is heated, carefully place in heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil
8. Fry until the pakoras are a pecan-brown
9. Drain the pakoras on a cooling rack placed over a cookie sheet
10. Serve immediately