Dim Sum and Snacks Recipes - Vegetable Pakoras

Ingredients

• 1 cup besan flour (chickpea flour)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1-2 cloves garlic

• 3/4 cup water

• 1/2 cauliflower, cut into florets

• 2 onions, peeled and sliced into rings

• oil, for deep frying

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Method:

1. Sift the flour into a bowl; add the coriander, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, salt and garlic.

2. Make a well in the centre and gradually add the water to form a thick, smooth batter.

3. Coat the vegetables in batter. Heat 3-4 cm oil in a deep pan and cook the cauliflower and onions in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with mint sauce, if desired.

Note: Small pickling onions are good for making pakoras. You can also use thick slices of eggplant or potato, or broccoli florets.