Crispy Pakoras

Pakoras or Bajyas are a very popular Indian tea time snack and I love them too. I however use self raising flour in the mix to make them more crispy.

Makes approx 30

Ingredients

2 Large onions
2 White potatoes
Handful of fresh coriander (chopped)
3 Heaped tbs self raising flour
1 tbs Gram flour ( chick pea flour)
1 tsp Crushed garlic
Salt
Pinch of fennel seeds
1 tsp Chilli powder
1 tsp Garam masala
1 tsp Cumin powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Green chilli paste
Squeeze of lemon
Oil for frying


Method 

Chop the onions in half moon slices and the potatoes into small pieces, not too thick to ensure it cooks through when frying. Add into a bowl with all of the above ingredients and mix well. Now slowly add cold water whilst mixing as you go along until you reach a light coating consistency like the picture below. If you need to add more flour then do so at this point, ensure the mixture is not gloopy as this will make the pakora heavy which we do not want.

Once the oil is ready for deep frying  use a table spoon or your hands to drop the mixture. I always make one or two at first to check the mixture for salt and spicing and if I am happy I fry the rest. Cook on a high heat until golden brown. As you will be making this in a couple of batches, make sure you allow the oil to cool slightly before frying the second batch.