Pakora Masala

Pakora Recipe:

Pakora Ingredients:

• 1 Cup gram flour (besan)
• 1 Medium-sized onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Cup vegetables (e.g., spinach leaves, potato slices, cauliflower florets)
• 1 Teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 Teaspoon coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• Water (enough to make a thick batter)
• Oil for frying

Pakora Masala Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/4 teaspoon black salt
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Instructions:

• Prepare the Pakora Batter:
  • In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add water while stirring to form a thick batter. Ensure there are no lumps.
  • Add sliced onions and other vegetables to the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
• Frying the Pakoras:
  • Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the pakoras and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
• Prepare the Pakora Masala:
  • In a small bowl, mix cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chaat masala, black salt, and a pinch of asafoetida.
• Serve:
  • Sprinkle the prepared pakora masala over the hot pakoras just before serving.