Pakora (Indian Vegetable Fritters)

Step 1

Make batter: Place chickpea flour in a bowl with the spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, chilli). Slow whisk in the water.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 80°C/175°F - to keep cooked pakoras warm. Set a rack over a tray.

Step 4

Heat oil: Heat 4cm / 1.5" oil in a large heavy based pot to 180°C/350°F (Note 6).

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Serve: Serve pakoras with Coriander Mint Sauce or Minted Yogurt Sauce!

Step 8

Place ingredients in a small food processor or Nutribullet, or use a stick blender. Blitz until smooth.