Monday July 13th, 2015
Vegetable pakoras
For approx. 15 pieces:
oil for frying
2 carrots, grated
1 medium zucchini, grated
150 g cabbage, finely sliced
1 sweet pepper, finely sliced
a handful fresh coriander, finely chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cup chickpea flour
1 cup water
3 cm ginger (or 2 teaspoons ginger powder)
3 garlic cloves
fresh chili, to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tsp. coriander powder
1 small onion, finely chopped
salt, to taste
Make a paste from garlic, ginger and chili.
Mix in a bowl the chickpea flour with the water , garlic, ginger and chili paste, coriander powder, turmeric and salt. Add the onion and the vegetables and mix well.
Heat the oil in a pan. Take a little bit of a buttermix with your fingertips (or with a tablespoon), press it slightly and batches into the oil. Fry on medium heat on one side till golden-brown and then turn it and fry it on the other side till golden-brown and crispy.
Serve as an appetizer with raita or hot pepper sauce.
