FoodieLand Aug 2013 | Page 15

3) Vegetable Pakora: Ingredients: 1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan) 2 tsp Oil 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 -2 Chopped Green Chillies (Jalapeno) 1/2 cup Water 1 Potato 1 small Cauliflower 2 Cabbage 5 leaves Spinach sliced 1 1/2 cup Sliced Onion Method: 1) Boil the potato until just tender, peel and chop finely. 2) Finely chop cauliflower and onion. Shred the cabbage and spinach. 3) Mix first set of ingredients well. Beat in a blender for 4-5 minutes to incorporate air 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) (this will make the batter fluffier). Let batter rest 1/2 hour in a warm place Add the vegetables and mix in evenly. Deep fry in oil that is heated to 375°. Drain pakoda on paper towels and serve immediately. Serve vegetable pakora with coriander or mint chutney or tomato ketchup