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Title: Pakoras

1 1/2 C chickpea flour
1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t turmeric
1/4 t cayenne
0 - pinch of cumin
2 t salt
0 - vegetable oil for frying
0 - onion
0 - squash
0 - eggplant
0 - potato
0 - spinach
0 - cauliflower
0 - green pepper
0 - green chilies

Sift together the flour, baking powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt. Add enough water to make a thick batter. Beat well.

Use any or all of the vegetables. Cut into thin slices, If desired, parboil the potato, squash, and cauliflower.

Dip each piece in the batter to thoroughly coat and drop into the hot vegetable oil, which should be about 365-370 degrees F. Fry until golden, drain and serve hot with fresh mint or cilantro chutney.

Vegetables can also be chopped fine, mixed directly into the batter, and then dropped by the spoonful into the oil.


From A Taste of India
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