Saturday, December 8, 2007

Onion Pakora

Ingredients:
Gram Flour:1 Cup
Ginger and Garlic Paste:1 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Baking Soda:small Pinch
fennel seeds:1tsp
cumin seeds:1tsp
Green chillies:2 chopped
Onions:2 large(sliced into half rings and separated)
Cilantro: 1cup finely chopped
Water:scant 1 cup
Oil for frying
Curry leaves:1 cup finely chopped

Method:
Take a bowl and add the gram flour,salt,bakingsoda,fennel ,cumin seeds and ginger garlic paste.Mix together thoroughly,then add the green chillies,onions,curry leaves and cilantro.Gradually pour the water and mix until a thick batter is formed and all other ingredients are thouroughly coated with it.
Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium heat.If the oil is not heat, the pakora will be soggy.
Add as small amounts of batter as will fit in a single layer,without overcrowding.Reduce the heat slightly and cook for 8 to 10 minutes,until golden brown and crisp.(It is important because centers of pakora are cooked)while outsides turnbrown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with Tomato Kitchup.

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