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Pakoras (Savory Fritters)

Cuisine: Indian
Courses: Snacks, Starters and appetizers
Serves: 1 people

Recipe Ingredients

  Batter
1/2 cup 118mlBesan
5 oz 142gWarm water
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlRed pepper
3/4 teaspoon 3.8mlSalt
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlGaram masala
  Paprika - (optional)
  Vegetables
1   Onion (small)
1   Potato
  A few spinach leaves
  Oil for deep frying

Recipe Instructions

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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