Shred the carrots and cabbage in a food processor - this will save you so much time!  You can also buy shredded carrots and cabbage from Trader Joes if you want an easy shortcut!

Put the shredded vegetables in a mixing bowl and add the salt, pepper, chili powder, herbs (if using), jalepeno, and chickpea flour (put this in last).  You may need to adjust the amount of chickpea flour depending on how much water content your vegetables have.  Mix ingredients.  You basically want to put enough chickpea flour to bind the ingredients together and create a moist batter.

Line a plate with paper towels for your pakoras.  The paper towels will help absorb excess oil.

Pour enough oil in your pan to thinly cover the surface and heat to a medium-high temperature.  I sometimes test my oil with a wooden chopstick - if you put it in the oil and bubbles start appearing, it's hot enough!).  Use a spoon to scoop the batter and gently place into the oil.  My pan allows me to make 5 at a time.  Pan fry both sides until golden brown.  If the fritters are getting too dark, you may want to lower your temperature slightly.  

Serve hot and enjoy with family and friends!