Mixed Pakoras - Savory Fritters

Name: Mixed Pakoras - Savory Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 0.667 cup besan; 1 cup water; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp ajwain; 0.5 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves; 1 tsp finely chopped green chili; 2 medium potatoes; 2 onions; 10 medium spinach leaves; 4 florets of a cauliflower; 4 green chilies; oil

Besan, potatoes and spinach come together in this South Asian starter, fragrant with ajwain and paprika and deep-fried until golden. It comes to the table with ketchup or coriander chutney.

30 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Sift together besan, baking soda, salt and paprika. Add all the other ingredients, taking care that there are no lumps in the mixture.
2
The batter should be only slightly thicker than pancake batter. Adjust quantity of water accordingly.
3
Pour oil, about 2 inches deep, in a wok/frypan and heat it really hot. Dip vegetables one by one in the batter and carefully slide them in the hot oil.
4
Deep fry till golden brown. Serve hot with ketchup or coriander chutney.