Pakoras
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This article is from the 20th Century Appetizer Recipes, with numerous contributions by famous and also anonymous cooks
Pakoras
1 1/3 c Besan Or Gram Flou--
[lentil flour) 1 tb Freshly Squeezed Lemon
Juice 2 ts Ground Coriander
2 ts Margarine Or Oil--melted
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Garam Masala--(recipe to
Follow) 1/2 ts Baking Powder
1/2 ts Ground Tumeric
1/2 ts Cayenne Pepper
Water Choice Of Vegetable--(to Follow below) Vegetable Oil For Frying 1 In a large bowl combine the first 9 ingredients with enough water to
form a thick batter. 2 Prepare the vegetable as directed below, and dip into batter, allowing
excess to drip off. 3 In a large saucepan or a deep skillet, heat 2 inches oil over high heat
until very hot. Add batter-coated vegetables, a few pieces at a time; fry until golden brown (cooking time varies from 3 to 10 minutes). If oil begins to spatter or smoke, reduce heat to medium. 4 Drain vegetables on paper towels.
Serve hot. Eggplant: Cut 1 medium
unpeeled eggplant into wedges. Add 2 tablespoons khus-khus (white poppy
seeds) to batter, if desired. Dip eggplant in batter and fry 8 to 10
minutes or until tender. Potatoes: Cut 3 large potatoes into thick
slices. Dip into batter and fry 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Green
Peppers: Cut 2 seeded green bell peppers into wedges. Dip into batter,
and fry 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Mushrooms: Dip 1/2 pound of
whole mushrooms into batter. Fry 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
Onions: Cut 2 large peeled onions into thin slices; sprinkle with salt
and allow to drain. Instead of usind batter, coat onion slices with
besan mixed with 4 chopped scallions, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro,
and 1 minced green chile (optional). (You may coat several slices at a
time to form a fritter or pancake. ) Fry 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
Recipe By : Adam Solomon
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