YUMMY PAKODA

I bought some of these delicious Pakoda from an Indian lady at the Pasar Malam on Sunday.  They were crispy and yummy.  That was why I looked up the recipe to see if I too can come up with such a delicious snack. 

Here is the recipe:

Pakoda/Pakora

Ingredients:

1. Besan flour (Gram flour) – 2 cups
2. Onion – ¾ cup (finely chopped)
3. Red chilli powder – ¾ tsp or to taste
4. Salt – to taste
5. Curry leaves – 10 (finely chopped)
6. Coriander leaves – few (finely chopped)
7. Oil – for deep frying

Pakora Preparation:

1. Take a large mixing bowl and add gram flour, onions, curry leaves, coriander leaves, chilli powder and salt.
2. Without adding any water mix well.  If necessary add very little amount of water to make a thick paste.Leave it for 10 mins.
3. Then take a deep pan and heat with oil.
4. Drop the mixture in the form of un even sized pieces.
5. Deep fry till they turn into golden brown colour.
6. In-between stir well.
7. Remove from heat and drain the oil completely.
8. Serve warm with green chutney or ketchup.

Preparation time 20 mins
Cooking time 15 to 30 mins
No. of Servings 6 to 8

Source: http://www.easy-indian-food.com/pakoda.html