Pakoras (Savory Fritters) Recipe - Cooking Index
Pakoras (Savory Fritters) Recipe - Cooking Index
| Batter | ||
| 1/2 cup | 118ml | Besan |
| 5 oz | 142g | Warm water |
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Red pepper |
| 3/4 teaspoon | 3.8ml | Salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Garam masala |
| Paprika - (optional) | ||
| Vegetables | ||
| 1 | Onion (small) | |
| 1 | Potato | |
| A few spinach leaves | ||
| Oil for deep frying |
In a bowl put the besan and half the water, and stir until it becomes a thick batter. Beat hard for 5 minutes. gradually add the rest of the water, and leave to swell for 30 minutes. Add salt, pepper and Garam Masala and beat again.
Wash peel and slice the onion and potatoes. Wash and pat dry the spinach leaves.
Heat oil until smoking hot, dip the vegetables in the batter and deep fry until golden brown.
Serve hot.
Source:
Time Life Book: The Cooking of India
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