Pakoras (Vegetable Fritters) recipe
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Pakoras are usually served as a snack in India, and although cauliflower has been used here, the dish may be made from any raw vegetable, or shrimps can also be used.
ingredients
Pakoras are tasty vegetable fritters which are very popular as a snack dish in India. In this particular recipe, cauliflower has been used but any type of vegetable can be substituted.
175 g (6 oz) 1 1/2 cups Chick-pea flour
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground coriander
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
175 - 250 ml (3/4 - 1 cup) 6 - 8 fl oz Water
1 Medium cauliflower, broken into flowerets
Sufficient vegetable oil for deep-frying
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground coriander
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
175 - 250 ml (3/4 - 1 cup) 6 - 8 fl oz Water
1 Medium cauliflower, broken into flowerets
Sufficient vegetable oil for deep-frying
method
1. Sift the flour, salt, coriander and cayenne into a bowl. Gradually pour in enough of the water to make a smooth pouring batter, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Add the cauliflower flowerets to the batter and turn and toss to coat well.
3. Fill a deep-frying pan one-third full with oil and heat until it reaches 185°C (360°F) on a deep-fat thermometer, or until a small cube of stale bread dropped into the oil turns golden in 50 seconds.
4. Carefully lower the flowerets, a few at a time, into the oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen towels.
5. Transfer the cooked flowerets to a warmed serving dish and serve at once.
2. Add the cauliflower flowerets to the batter and turn and toss to coat well.
3. Fill a deep-frying pan one-third full with oil and heat until it reaches 185°C (360°F) on a deep-fat thermometer, or until a small cube of stale bread dropped into the oil turns golden in 50 seconds.
4. Carefully lower the flowerets, a few at a time, into the oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen towels.
5. Transfer the cooked flowerets to a warmed serving dish and serve at once.
serving amount
serves 4
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