Vegetable Fritters (Pakora)

Title: Vegetable Fritters (Pakora)
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetarian, Vegan, Indian
Yield: 12 servings

Ingredient

      1 c Chickpea flour (besan)            1/2 ts Asafetida (optional)
    1/2 c Unbleached all-purpose flour      1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
    1/2 ts Baking soda                     1 1/4 c Cold water
    3/4 ts Cream of tartar                     2 tb Lemon juice
    1/4 ts Sea salt                                 Oil, for frying
      1 ts Cumin powder                        1 c Sliced potatoes (1/4" thick)
      1 ts Coriander powder                    1 c Cauliflower florets
      1 ts Tumeric                             1 c Chopped bell pepper

Method

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: Soar.berkeley.edu

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