Pakoda (Fritters)
Pakoda or Fritters are very popular in India. They are available all year round on many road side stalls. They are consumed with hot chutney or with ketchup. Pakoda or Fritters with hot tea or coffee is a very popular combination preferred by many Indians during rainy season.
Ingredients:
Pakoda (Fritters)
Ingredients
- 1 Big Onion
- 2 Medium Potato
- 5-6 Big Green Chilies
- 1 1/2 Cup Besan (Gram Flour)
- 4 Tbsp Rice Flour
- 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 Tsp Ajwain Seeds
- 2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 Cup Water
- Fresh Coriander Leaves
- Salt
Instructions
For potato and chili Pakoda (fritters):
- Prepare batter with 1 cup besan, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp ajwain, 2 tbsp rice flour, chopped coriander leaves, 3/4 cup water and salt.
- Make thin slices of potato.
- Make 2-3 slits into the chili.
- Heat oil on a medium heat. Put a drop of batter into the oil and if it does not stick to the bottom and float in the oil then consider the oil is ready for frying.
- Dip potato slices and chilies in the batter. Make sure they are coated on both sides with batter. Fry the fritters on both the sides on medium heat.
For onion Pakoda (fritters):
- Julian the onion.
- Mix 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric and salt and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
- Mix 1/2 tsp ajwain, 1/2 cup besan, 2 tbsp rice flour, chopped coriander leaves and 2-3 tbsp water.
- Fry the fritters.
Notes
You can also use bell peppers, cauliflower florets, spinach leaves in this dish.