pakora recipe

To make hot pakoras you need:

·        1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan)

·        2 tsp Oil

·        1 tsp Ground Cumin

·        1 1/2 tsp Salt

·        1 -2 Chopped Green Chilies (Jalapeno)

·        1/2 cup Water

·        1 Potato

·        1 small Cauliflower

·        2 Cabbage

·        5 leaves Spinach sliced

·        1 1/2 cup Sliced Onion

Method of preparation:

·        Boil the potato until just tender, peel and chop finely.

·        Finely chop cauliflower and onion. Shred the cabbage and spinach.

·        Mix first set of ingredients well. Beat in a blender for 4-5 minutes to incorporate air (this will make the batter fluffier).

·        Let batter rest 1/2 hour in a warm place

·        Add the vegetables and mix in evenly.

·        Deep fry in oil that is heated to 375°.

·        Drain pakoda on paper towels and serve immediately.

·        Serve vegetable pakora with coriander or mint chutney or tomato ketchup