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Pakoras: Vegetarian Appetizer served hot with Mint sauce or ketchup!!! Pakoras are made with different vegetables, which are dipped in a besan (gram flour) batter and deep-fried. This recipe uses potatoes, cauliflower, onion and spinach.Ingredients:• 1 cup besan (gram flour)• 1 tablespoon of coarsely ground coriander powder (dhania)• 2 chopped green chilies• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste• 3/4 cup of water (Use water as needed)• Oil to fry• 1 Potato medium thin chopped• 1 Cauliflower small thin slices • 1 Onion small, thin sliced • 1 small bowl of spinach, chopped• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic pasteMethod:1. Take bowl and put all the vegetables, add besan, salt, spices .Mix all the ingredients together2. Add the water slowly to make a smooth batter (batter should be consistency of pancake batter)3. Next, add the green chilies, ginger-garlic paste and cilantro. Mix well.4. Make spoon size ball and flatten it, 1/4'thick and deep-fry in oil that is heated to 375°. 5. Fry the pakoras in small batches. The pakoras will take about 4 to 5 minutes to cook.6. Turn them occasionally. Fry the pakoras until both sides are golden-brown.7. Drain pakoda on paper towels to extract extra oil and serve hot.8. Repeat this process. The crispy, delicious pakoras are ready to serve.
