Pakora
Pakora are very quick and easy to make. The batter should be a little thinner than that used for onion bhajis. In this episode I introduce a new kitchen gadget – The Amazing Mr B…

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Ingredients
  • Vegetables (Cauliflower, green chillis, potatoes, carrots, …)
  • Oil for frying
For the batter
  • 100 g gram flour (besan)
  • 1½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp fenugreek powder
  • ½ tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Prepare the batter: Sieve the flour into a bowl and mix in the spices. Add water a little at a time to give a smooth and fluid batter.
  2. Prepare the vegetables.
  3. Heat the frying oil to 180°C. Dip each piece of vegetable into the batter and drop into the hot oil. Fry for 5 minutes, then place on some kitchen paper to drain.
Titli's Tips
Don’t make the batter too thick or it won’t last very long and you’ll have to make some more. And don’t leave your Mr B alone with the pakora. He eats them, you know…

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving       % Daily Value
Calories 30 1%
Calories from Fat 4
Total Fat 0.5g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Unsaturated Fat 0.4g
   
Amount Per Serving       % Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g 1%
Dietary Fibre 0.5g 2%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 0.5g 1%
Cholesterol 0.0mgs 0%
Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.