CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
Vegetables, Dairy |
Vegetarian |
Appetizers, Vegetarian, India |
12 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
1 |
c |
Chickpea flour (besan) |
1/2 |
c |
Unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 |
ts |
Baking soda |
3/4 |
ts |
Cream of tartar |
1/4 |
ts |
Sea salt |
1 |
ts |
Cumin powder |
1 |
ts |
Coriander powder |
1 |
ts |
Tumeric |
1/2 |
ts |
Asafetida (optional) |
1/4 |
ts |
Cayenne pepper |
1 1/4 |
c |
Cold water |
2 |
tb |
Lemon juice |
|
|
Oil, for frying |
1 |
c |
Sliced potatoes (1/4" thick) |
1 |
c |
Cauliflower florets |
1 |
c |
Chopped bell pepper |
INSTRUCTIONS
Blend flours, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and spices.
Gradually whisk in water and lemon juice to make a smooth batter the
consistency of heavy cream. Set aside.
Heat about 3" oil in a large skillet or deep fryer.
Dip vegetables in batter to coat. Immerse in hot oil, turning to cook
evenly, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon
and drain on absorbent paper.
Cover and place in a warm oven while cooking remaining pakoras.
Per serving: 186 cal, 5 g prot, 95 mg sod, 25 g carb, 8 g fat, 0 mg chol,
21 mg calcium
Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Autumn 1993 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip
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