Onion Pakora (Vengaya Pakora)

ONION PAKORA (VENGAYA PAKORA)

Recipe By : "Dakshin" by Chandra Padmanabhan

15 Preparation Time :

Categories : Indian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 tsp Ghee

1 pinch Baking soda

1 c Bengal gram flour

-chickpea flour)

1/2 c Rice flour

2 tbsp Ghee

3 Onions -- finely chopped

1 Potato -- finely chopped

A piece of ginger - 1 inch, -- peeled and minced

4 Green chilies -- finely chopped

1 tsp Chili powder

1 bn Cilantro (coriander) -- finely chopped

Salt -- to taste

Water -- as required

Oil -- for deep-frying

Place 2 tsp. ghee and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Rub together

until frothy. Add the remaining ingredients and combine well, using

sufficient water to make a thick batter.

Heat oil in a heavy frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil.

Fry the pakoras until golden in color. When cooked, drain the excess oil

on a sheet of brown paper or paper towels.

Serve hot with chutney.

From: "Dakshin - Vegetarian Cuisine From South India" by Chandra

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