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Pakoras Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 mix the flour, melted ghee, lemon juice, spices & salt in a bowl & mix together well.
Step #2 Add 5 tb of cold water slowly, beating it until the mixture is smooth & free of lumps.
Step #3 Slowly add another 3 tb water & continue to beat until well mixed.
Step #4 Check the conssitency, it should resemble the consistency of heavy cream & easily coat a spoon.
Step #5 If it does not, add more water, till it does.
Step #6 Cover the batter & set aside for 10 to 15 mins to let it settle.
Step #7 Beat again for a couple of mins to lighten the batter.
Step #8 stir in the the baking powder at this point if you want a cake like crust.
Step #9 For pakoras, sliced 1/4-inch thick Zucchini, 1/4-inch thick Asparagus tips, cut on the diagonal, choose a selection of your favourite vegetables: Cauliflower florets Eggplant cut into 1/4-inch rounds Potatoes or yams cut into 1/8-inch rounds Bell peppers, blanched & dried Heat 3 inches of ghee in a wok or deep skillet till hot.
Step #10 Dip your vegetables in the batter & one by one sloip them into the hot oil.
Step #11 Fry until the pakoras are golden brown on all sides.
Step #12 Remove & drain on paper towels.
Step #13 Serve as soon as possible.
Step #14 Yamuna Devi, "The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking".
Enjoy the PAKORAS recipe