Pakoras

Ingredients

for the batter

One quantity Pakora batter

vegetables

any combination of

my favourites

okra - whole but make tiny slashes two or three times down two sides

button mushrooms - whole if small

fennel - cut into wedges and or pieces

onion - cut into wedges and or pieces

cavolo nero - You need the young heart of the cavolo neros if you can get it - separated into leaves

courgettes - sliced as rounds or as batons

mange-tout

or can try

hard boiled egg - quartered

chillies - if you're feeling brave

peppers - cut into batons

boiled potatoes - waxy ones

beetroot or turnip - cooked

aubergine

vegetable oil for deep frying

Clean and prepare the vegetables.
Heat the oil to 170℃ in a wok or deep saucepan - or use a deep fat fryer. Dip the vegetables in the prepared batter and fry in oil until golden. Some of the vegetables are best with still having a bit of crunch.

Indian Regional Cooking Meera Taneja

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