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