Pakoras (Savory Fritters)
Yield
servingsPrep
20 minCook
15 minReady
65 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | cup |
besan
|
* |
| 5 | ounces |
water
warm |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
red pepper flakes
|
|
| ¾ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
garam masala
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
optional |
*
|
| 1 | small |
onions
|
|
| 1 | each |
potatoes
|
|
| 1 | x |
spinach
leaves |
*
|
| 1 | x |
vegetable oil
for deep frying |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | ml |
besan
|
* |
| 144.5 | ml/g |
water
warm |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
red pepper flakes
|
|
| 3.8 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
garam masala
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
optional |
*
|
| 1 | small |
onions
|
|
| 1 | each |
potatoes
|
|
| 1 | x |
spinach
leaves |
*
|
| 1 | x |
vegetable 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 and pepper and Garam Masala and beat again.
Wash peel and slice onion and potatoes.
Wash and pat dry spinach leaves.
Heat oil until smoking hot and dip the vegetables in the batter and deep fry until golden brown.
Serve hot.
