VEGETABLE PAKORAS
I like to think of pakoras as the Indian tempura. They're a staple of Indian life, and are the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of chai or a chilled mug of beer. The superhero ingredient here is Indian chickpea flour. No egg is required to make this batter, so it's perfect for the vegans among you!
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk the besan, rice flour, salt, turmeric, ajwain seeds and baking soda together in a large bowl. Add the ginger, lemon juice and enough water (roughly 1/2 cup) to form a batter. (Consistency-wise, it should be slightly thinner than heavy cream.)
- Warm the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until it registers 375 degrees F on a thermometer. Set a cooling rack over a paper-towel lined baking sheet.
- Drop the onions, kale and cauliflower into the batter. Using tongs or your fingers, knock the excess batter off each piece before dropping into the hot oil. Fry in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry smaller, thinner vegetables like the onions and kale for 1 to 2 minutes. Fry the cauliflower for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the pakoras from the hot oil using a spider. Set on the cooling rack, then quickly sprinkle with salt and the ground black lime. Eat hot!
EGG PAKORA
These tasty treats are easy to make for an appetizer or snack. Make them as spicy (or not) as you want by varying the amount of cayenne. Recipe found at IndianFoodForever.com
Provided by loof751
Categories Indian
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel and cut boiled egg into two halves.
- Sprinkle little salt and pepper on eggs.
- In a bowl mix the chickpea flour with salt and cayenne to taste and make a thick batter by adding a little water.
- Heat oil in a skillet (depth of about 1 inch).
- Dip each egg piece in the batter and deep fry till golden brown.
- Serve egg pakora hot .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.2, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 186.5, Sodium 64.8, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 7.3
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