In a blender, combine onion, chilies, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and curry leaves. Blend to a fine paste. In a large bowl, combine flour, sesame seeds, chili powder, peanuts, turmeric, chickpeas and salt to taste. Add paste to dry mixture, knead with hands to form a tight dry dough. Add a few drops of water to bind ingredients if necessary. Form a small ball of dough in your hand and press to flatten. The edges should crack and be uneven. Repeat with remaining dough. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-heat. Fry dough in small batches until golden brown. Drain and serve. Makes 20 servings (30 grams per serving).
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
90 calories, 2.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 2 g protein