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
- Sift the chickpea flour into a medium bowl. Mix in the coriander, salt, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and garlic.
- Add water and mix to form a thick, smooth batter.
- Bring oil in a deep-fat fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Coat the cauliflower and onions in the batter and balls 1- 1½ inch diameter.
- Fry coated vegetables without crowding until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Modified from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/23595/crispy-vegetable-pakoras/
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