This is a slight modification of a straightforward recipe for pakora. Serve with Indian sauces (tamarind, mint, spicy tomatoes) and enjoy.

 Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpea flour
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• ¾ cup water
• 1 quart oil for deep frying
• ½ head cauliflower- broken into small florets
• 2 onions, sliced into rings and then chopped into 3/4 inch pieces

Directions

1. Sift the chickpea flour into a medium bowl. Mix in the coriander, salt, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and garlic.
2. Add water  and mix to form a thick, smooth batter.
3. Bring oil in a deep-fat fryer to 375 degrees F.
4. Coat the cauliflower and onions in the batter and balls 1- 1½ inch diameter.
5. Fry coated vegetables without crowding until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Modified from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/23595/crispy-vegetable-pakoras/