Snacks Recipes - Vegetable Pakoras

Ingredients

Batter

• 250g/9 oz gram flour, sifted

• 15ml/1 tbsp oil

• 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 15ml/1 tbsp dried pomegranate seeds

• 5ml/1 tsp garam masala

• 5ml/1 tsp ground red chili

• 5ml/1 tsp ground roasted cumin

• 5ml/1 tsp oregano seeds

• 1 small green chili, chopped

• salt to taste

• lukewarm water

Vegetables

• 1 aubergine (eggplant), cut into strips

• 1 carrot, cut into strips

• 2 courgettes (zucchini), cut into strips

• oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Place the flour in a bowl and rub in the oil. Mix in the spices then gradually blend in the water to make a thick batter. Dip the vegetables into the batter. Heat the oil over a medium heat.

2. Place the battered vegetable strips into the hot oil, a few at time and fry until golden brown on all sides, pressing and turning them over until cooked. Serve hot at tea with chutney and barfi.