For most for us Indians, the perfect and comforting food during cold weathers or rainy season is a very popular and comforting Indian snack, Pakoda or Pakodi. Best enjoyed over a hot cup of tea, the cripsy and spicy Pakodi makes tea time something special, almost like a bonding time between family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups besan (gram dal flour)
- ½ cup rice flour
- 4-5 green chillis, finely chopped
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 spring onions (optional)
- 2 tbsp melted ghee (clarified butter)
- few sprigs curry leaves
- salt to taste
- pinch of baking soda
- oil for deep frying
Method
- Combine both the flours with salt, soda, green chillis, curry leaves and onions. Add the melted ghee and mix well with fingers. Combine well till u have a crumbly texture.
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Add few tablespoons of water and mix well that it forms a hard batter. Don’t add too much water. -
Heat enough oil in a deep frying pan. It should be piping hot. Use your fingers to drop the batter in the oil to form small fritters. Reduce heat to medium and deep fry till they turn golden brown. Use a ladle to keep turning the fritters so that it cooks on all sides. -
Once they turn golden brown, remove them on to absorbent paper. Store in air tight containers and serve as evening snacks over a hot cup of masala chai (spiced tea).
