Somesh rao's pakoras (savory fritters)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Batter:
½cupBesan
5ouncesWarm water
¼teaspoonRed pepper
¾teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGaram Masala
Paprika (optional)
Vegetables:
1smallOnion
1Potato
Few spinach leaves
Oil for deep frying

Directions

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, pepper and Garam Masala and beat again.

Wash peel and slice the onion and potatoes. Wash and pat dry the spinach leaves.

Heat oil until smoking hot, dip the vegetables in the batter and deep fry until golden brown.

Serve hot.

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Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #4 by "Rfm" <Robert-Miles@...> on Jan 30, 99