Onion pakora (vengaya pakora)

15 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 Onions, finely chopped
1 Potato, finely chopped,
4 Green chilies, finely

Directions

2 Ts Ghee

: pinch of baking soda 1 c Bengal gram flour (besan,

: chickpea flour)

½ c Rice flour

2 tb Ghee

: optional

: piece of ginger - 1 inch, : scraped and finely chopped : chopped

1 T Red chili powder

1 Bn Coriander leaves (Cilantro) : finely chopped

: Salt to taste

: Water as required

: Oil for deep-frying

Place 2 tsp. ghee and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Rub together until frothy. Add the remaining ingredients and combine well, using sufficient water to make a thick batter. Heat oil in a heavy frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil. Fry the pakoras until golden in color. When cooked, drain the excess oil on a sheet of brown paper or paper towels. Serve hot with chutney. From: "Dakshin - Vegetarian Cuisine From South India" by Chandra Padmanabhan Recipe By : Dakshin - Chandra Padmanabhan From: Date:

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