Pakoras (Savory Fritters)
appetizers, indian
1/2 cup besan
5 oz warm water
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 paprika (optional)
1 small onion
1 potato
1 few spinach leaves
1 oil for deep frying
1. In a bowl put the besan and half the water and stir until it becomes a thick batter. Beat hard for 5 minutes. gradually add the rest of the water and leave to swell for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper and Garam Masala and beat again. 2. Wash peel and slice onion and potatoes. 3. Wash and pat dry spinach leaves. 4. Heat Oil till smoking hot and dip the vegetables in the batter and deep fry till golden brown. 5. Serve hot.
Recipe By : Somesh Rao
Yield: 1 servings