Crispy Vegetable Pakoras
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serves:
6
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yield:
6 servings
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ready in:
25 mins
(15 mins
Prep
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10 mins
Cook)
Serve with a spicy chilli or minty yoghurt sauce. Try other vegetables too, such as sweet potatoes, broccoli and asparagus. You can also use paneer.
ingredients
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75g (3 oz) chickpea (gram) flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
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1/2 teaspoon garam masala
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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175ml (6 fl oz) water
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oil for deep frying
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1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
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2 onions, sliced into rings
preparation method
- 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 centre 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 to 190 C.
- 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.