Indian Vegetable Pakoras

Indian Vegetable Pakoras

Serves: 6 

• 1 cup chickpea (gram) flour
  
  
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3/4 cup (190ml) water
• oil for deep frying
• 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 onions, sliced into rings

(You can use various other vegetables like cabbage, Paneer, eggplant)

Directions

Preparation: 15min  ›  Cook:10min  ›  Ready in:25min 

• Sift the chickpea flour into a medium bowl. Mix in the coriander, salt, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala and garlic.
• Make a well in the center of the flour. Gradually pour the water into the well and mix to form a thick, smooth batter.
• Over medium high heat in a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil
• Coat the cauliflower and onions in the batter and fry them in small batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on kitchen roll before serving