Pakora (Gramflour Fritters)

Chickpea flour/gram flour fritters -- you can make these with a variety of veggies. The most popular are thinly sliced potatoes (skin removed), aubergines thinly sliced, chopped spinach, sliced zucchini, whole green chillies dipped in the batter and fried. I even made them today with steamed broccoli. Make sure to roast the cumin and coriander seeds because they give off a wonderful aroma.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• batter

• 1  cup chickpea flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon  of roasted and ground cumin
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon  coriander seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 -7  ounces water

• Vegitables to use

•  thinly sliced potato
•  thinly sliced aubergine
•  thinly sliced zucchini
•  chopped spinach (if using, just bunch up some chopped spinach, dip it in teh batter and immerse slowly in oil, the ch)
• 1  whole green chili

Directions

1. Make batter and let it rest at least 15 minutes.
2. Dip veggies and deep fry till golden brown.
3. Remove with slotted spoon and serve immediately.