Pakoras


Ingredients:

  • Besan (Gram flour) 2 cups
  • Coriander ground 2 tsp
  • Cumin ground 1 tsp
  • Ajwain (Carom seeds) 1/2 tsp (optional)
  • Yoghurt 2 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves chopped 1 tbsp
  • Turmeric 1/4 tsp
  • Red Chili powder 1/2 tsp
  • Baking Powder 1/4 tsp
  • Cold Water 3/4 cup
  • Salt to taste

Vegetables :

  • Onion 1 small, Potato 1 small, Eggplant 1 small or a mixture of the three
  • Oil for deep frying
Method:
Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. 
Beat in the yoghurt, then the watrer, to form a thick, smooth batter. beat it well and allow it to stand for 15-20 minutes. 
Peel the veggies and cut them into slices 1/8th inch thick. Dip them in a bowl of water. drain and pat dry before use. 
Heat oil for frying in a wok or deep fryer. 
Beat the batter lightly again. Dip each piece of veggie in the batter to coat lightly, and fry until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel. 
Serve hot with Coconut or Mint Chutney.