Pakorae

Description

This is a really tasty snack we usually have in our country, with tea, on a rainy day. Besan is ground chick peas; it’s also known as gram flour, and you can find it at Indian stores. Serve with ketchup or chili sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground turmeric
  • 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl
  2. mix together the besan
  3. water
  4. salt
  5. chili powder
  6. turmeric
  7. cumin
  8. coriander seeds
  9. onion
  10. and jalapeno pepper until it forms a smooth mixture with no flour lumps.
  11. Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is sizzling hot
  12. drop dough by tablespoonfuls
  13. and fry until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towels
  14. and serve hot with ketchup or chili sauce for dipping.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

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