Mixed Vegetable Pakoras
Make a load for a party served with a couple of dips, their cheap and filling and extremely tasty. They can be made in advance and reheated - but arn’t quite as good.
Preparation time: 10 minutes Quantity: Makes 4 portions, approx. 12 pieces Cooking time: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients
Batter -
125g/ 4 oz gram flour (chick pea flour)
2 tablespoon natural yoghurt
½ teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
salt and pepper
water to bind
Vegetables -
4-5 pieces per portion
aubergine half moons
courgette slices
onion rings
button mushroom halves
Method
- Whisk the batter with enough water to make a thick batter
- Dip in the vegetable slices
- Deep fry in hot oil, cooking on both sides until golden brown
- Can be shallow fried