Basic Batter For Pakora Fritters Food

PAKORA (INDIAN VEGETABLE FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Make batter: Place chickpea flour in a bowl with the spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, chilli). Slow whisk in the water.
• Mix in Vegetables: Add potato, cauliflower, onion, ginger, chilli and coriander. Mix well with a wooden spoon. It should be a thick batter, almost paste-like.
• Preheat oven to 80°C/175°F - to keep cooked pakoras warm. Set a rack over a tray.
• Heat oil: Heat 4cm / 1.5" oil in a large heavy based pot to 180°C/350°F (Note 6).
• Form patties: Drop 2 tbsp of batter roughly formed into a patty shape into the oil. I use my hands (as is typical in India!) but you can also use 2 tablespoons (be careful of splash-age). Don't crowd the pot, it will lower the temperature too much.
• Fry pakoras: Fry 2 - 3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels. Keep cooked pakoras hot in the oven on a rack set over a tray.
• Serve: Serve pakoras with Coriander Mint Sauce or Minted Yogurt Sauce!

CRISPY VEGETABLE PAKORAS

Steps:

• Sift the chickpea flour into a medium bowl. Mix in the coriander, salt, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and garlic.
• Make a well in the center of the flower. Gradually pour the water into the well and mix to form a thick, smooth batter.
• Over medium high heat in a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Coat the cauliflower and onions in the batter and fry them in small batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving.

BASIC BATTER FOR PAKORA FRITTERS

Steps:

• Sift the chick pea flor in to a medium bowl, add salt & baking soda & mix well.
• Add 1/3 cup water to make a smooth batter of medium consistency. If too thin, add more flour; f too thin, mix in some more water.
• Heat deep frying oil to 175 - 185°C.

FRESH STRING/GREEN BEAN PAKORA FRITTERS WITH GINGER

Steps:

• You will also need 1 Recipe Basic Batter for Pakora Fritters.
• Prepare chat Masala if not store bought.
• Prepare basic batter, mix in the coriander, cumin, ajwain seeds & ginger. Add the beans to the batter.
• Heat the oil & fry the beans in 175-185° C oil. Transfer all the fried pakoras to paper napkins to soak of oil and then to a serving platter. Sprinkle the chaat masala on top, and serve.

YUMMY FRITTER BATTER

Steps:

• For basic fritter batter: Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir to blend. Add egg and melted margarine; stir until well blended. Add milk (or fruit juice), mix well. Let stand 30 minutes.
• Ham Fritters: Add minced ham to basic batter. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil and deep fry.
• Banana Fritters: Peel and quarter bananas. Dip bananas in batter and saute in margarine until golden brown on all sides.
• Apple Fritters: Stir apples into basic batter. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil and deep fry.
• *Note* You can make peach or apricot fritters by using canned fruit. Use the fruit syrup for the liquid in the basic batter. Dice fruit and mix with batter. Deep fry as for the apple fritters.

SPINACH PAKORA (FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Sift the gram flour.
• Mix all the ingredients (except oil), to make a smooth and thick (almost like dough) batter.
• Cover and let it stand for ½ hour.
• Sprinkle little water if needed.
• (If using frozen spinach, thaw before using.) Blend in all the seasonings (except salt) and mix well.
• (You may chill the batter in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or more until it can be handled.) Mix in salt when ready to cook.
• Heat the oil in a deep skillet or wok on medium to high heat.
• For each pakora, scoop a heaped teaspoon of the batter, and with a second spoon, scrape the mixture into the hot oil.
• Put the'pakoras' in a single layer in the skillet.
• Fry, turning them with a slotted flat spatula, until all sides become golden brown.
• (Regulate the heat as needed while the'pakoras' are being fried.) Remove and drain on paper towels or brown paper bag lined with plastic.
• Fry all the'pakoras' this way.
• Serve hot with any chutney.
• Variation: Add 1 cup corn kernels to the mixture for extra crispness.
• May also add ½ teaspoon baking soda to ensure softness.

PAKORA (GRAMFLOUR FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Make batter and let it rest at least 15 minutes.
• Dip veggies and deep fry till golden brown.
• Remove with slotted spoon and serve immediately.