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Pakora

Added by kye in france | Sat 14 Nov 2009 @ 14:04

Pakora

For pakoras, choose a selection of your favourite vegetables:Cauliflower florets ,Eggplant/Aubergine cut into 1/4-inch rounds,Potatoes cut into thin rounds,etc.

Ingredients
1 cup besan(chickpea flour),sifted 3/4 tea sp salt

3/4 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp ajwain(bishop’s weed)

1/4 tsp baking soda

pinch of kalonji(Nigella)

oil for deep frying

For pakoras, choose a selection of your favourite vegetables:Cauliflower florets ,Eggplant cut into 1/4-inch rounds,Potatoes cut into thin rounds,etc.

Method

Directions

Mix chickpea flour with enough water to form a paste (medium
consistency) .
Add all dry ingredients to the paste and stir well.
Let rest 30 minutes.
Heat oil over medium-high heat .
Dip vegetables in batter to coat. Drop in batches into hot oil .
Fry until the pakoras are golden brown on all sides.
Remove & drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately with mint & tamarind chutney .

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