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| Crispy Vegetable Pakoras |
Pakoras are made with different vegetables, which are dipped in a spicy besan (gram flour) batter and deep-fried.
Ingredients:
· 1 cup besan (gram flour)
· 3 tablespoons rice flour (optional)
· 1 tablespoon of coarsely ground coriander powder (dhania)
· 2 chopped green chilies
· 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (hara dhania)
· 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
· 3/4 cup of water (Use water as needed)
· Oil to fry
· 1 small potato, sliced thin
· 8 thin slices of cauliflower
· 1/2 small zucchini, sliced thin
· 5 leaves Spinach sliced
· 1 1/2 cup Sliced Onion
Method:
1. Mix all the dry ingredients together: besan, rice flour, coriander powder, and salt. Tip: rice flour adds to the crispness.
2.
Add the water slowly to make a smooth batter.
3.
Next, add the green chilies and cilantro. Mix well.
4.
Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium high heat.
5.
The frying pan should have at least 11/2 inch of oil. (To check if the oil is ready, put one drop of batter in oil. The batter should come up but not change color right away).
6.
Dip the vegetable slices in the batter one at a time and slowly drop in frying pan.
7.
Fry the pakoras in small batches. The pakoras will take about 4 to 5 minutes to cook.
8.
Turn them occasionally. Fry the pakoras until both sides are golden-brown.
9.
Repeat this process. The crispy, delicious pakoras are ready to serve.
Serve these pakoras with coriander or mint chutney or tomato ketchup n enjoy!!!
