Instructions: Sift the gram flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, chili powder, baking powder, cumin, and pomegranate seeds and mix well. Pour in the water and beat well to form a smooth batter. Add the cilantro and mix. Set the batter aside.

Dip the prepared vegetables of your choice into the batter, shaking off any exess batter. Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan. Place the dipped vegetables in the oil and deep-fry in batches, turning once. Repeat process until all the batter has been used up. Tranfer the vegetables to paper towels and drain thoroughly. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

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