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Veg Pakora


I have choosen to explain how to make a veg pakora but you can also use the same batter mix to make panneer pakora, onion pakora, meat pakora or anything else you fancy. Pakora simply means a piece of vegatable or meat deep fried in a batter flavored with spices. To make the pakora batter you will need

           Ingradients:-

                           1  x  cup Gram Flour
                        1/2  x  cup of vegetables (any)
                        1/2  x  tsp Red chilli powder
                        1/4  x tsp Coriander powder
                         Pinch - Turmeric
                        1  x tsp Garam Masala
                        1/2  x  tsp Salt
                        1/2  x  tsp Anise seeds
                        1/2  x  tsp Cumin seeds
                         Pinch - Lemon salt
                         Pinch - Hing
                        1/4  x tsp Carvway seeds
                           1  x tsp Kastrui Mathi       

Method

Combine all the ingradients and spices in a bowl and mix, add half cup of water (250ml), mix again, until batter consistancy is obtained.

Cooking

Pakoras are deep fried in oil, using either a deep fat fryer or a pan heat the oil until it is hot but not smoking. Take a small piece of veg/meat or if using onions form a small ball and carefully drop into the oil. Fry until golden brown, remove onto tissue paper to absorb any excess oil and eat. Serve.

Pakora can be eaten as a snack, a starter or as a main meal depending on quantity and size, why not try mixed veg, meat and panneer pakoras accompanied with dips and salad.