Pakora

Ingredients ( Serves – 4 )

• Chickpea flour (besan) – 1 cup
• Vegetables (onion, potato, cauliflower, spinach, or mix) – 2 cups, thinly sliced or chopped
• Rice flour – 2 tbsp (optional, for extra crispiness)                         
• Green chili – 1, finely chopped (optional)
• Ginger – 1 tsp, grated
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Carom seeds (ajwain) – ½ tsp (optional)
• Salt – to taste
• Water – as needed to make batter
• Oil – for deep frying

Method

• In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, ajwain, chopped green chili, grated ginger, and salt.
• Gradually add water to form a thick, smooth batter.
• Add the sliced or chopped vegetables to the batter and mix until they are well coated.
• Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
• Drop spoonfuls of the batter-coated vegetables into hot oil. Fry on medium heat until golden brown and crisp.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Serve hot with green chutney or tamarind chutney.

Prep Time – 10 mins.                   Cook Time – 15 mins.                         Total Time – 25 mins.