Recipe

Pakora

Recipes/Pakora

Crispy besan pakoras with mixed vegetables for rainy days

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

4

Level

easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup besan
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 potato, sliced
  • Spinach leaves
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ajwain
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • Salt and red chili powder
  • Oil for deep frying

Method

  1. 1

    Mix besan with ajwain, baking soda, chili powder and salt.

  2. 2

    Add just enough water for a thick coating batter.

  3. 3

    Dip vegetables in batter ensuring they are well coated.

  4. 4

    Heat oil until hot, fry pakoras in small batches.

  5. 5

    Fry until deep golden and crispy on all sides.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with mint chutney and masala chai.