Pakora

Good little appetizer

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 12 pakora

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb gram flour (Gram Flour, "Besan" in local markets)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon red chili powder
• 1  teaspoon coriander powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  medium egg, beaten
• 1  medium onion, chopped fine
• 1  large potato, 1/4 inch cubes
•  oil (for deep frying)
•  water, enough to make paste

• Optional Ingredients

•  spinach
•  eggplant
•  cabbage
•  fresh chili pepper
•  peas (frozen unthawed)
•  cauliflower
•  zucchini

Directions

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl and add enough water to make a paste.
2. Mix well.
3. Take spoonful at a time from the bowl of paste and deep fry it in hot oil til golden brown.