Pakora (Bhaji) Recipe

Spicy, Deep-fried Chickpea Flour Dumplings

In a bowl, mix:

6 Tablespoons rice flour

2 1/4 cups chickpea flour

Add spices:

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3/4 teaspoon oregano seeds (ajama)

3/4 teaspoon hot red pepper powder (opt.)

3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

3/4 teaspoon cumin/coriander powder

1/4-1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Mix in:

2 1/4 cups water or enough to make a thick batter

Add:

3 small onions, coarsely chopped

1 fresh hot pepper, chopped large

1 1/2 Tablespoons cauliflower, chopped (or other raw veg., eg. spinach)

1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Stir well to combine, then remove the large hot pepper pieces. Heat some oil in a deep fryer, fry the mixture 1 Tablespoonful at a time, and drain.

These may be served with Apple Butter Chutney, pg. 36, or Coriander Chutney, pg. 38.

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