Pakoras

A tasty Indian snack. One of my favorites.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup gram flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 5  tablespoons cold water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  peeled and chopped potato
• 2  tablespoons  chopped cilantro
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  pinch saffron
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Combine flour and baking soda.
2. Add cold water slowly.
3. Stir until moistened.
4. Add rest of ingredients but don't over-mix.
5. Drop by tablespoonfuls into hot oil.
6. Fry until both sides are golden brown.
7. Caution: Don't put too much dough in at once, or it will turn out gooey in the middle.