Step 1

Cut onion and green chilli into thin slices and julienne the carrot and potato. Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the gram flour, cornstarch, chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder and water. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Combine everything well by using your hand until it forms a thick sticky batter mixture. ( Add a bit more water if needed. )

Step 4

Fill the frying pot with oil about 3” high. Heat the oil to medium heat. (The oil temperature can be checked by adding a small piece of batter in the oil. If it sizzles steadily, the oil is ready.)

Step 5

Scoop one heap tablespoon of pakora batter with one spoon and use another spoon to slide it down into the oil.

Step 6

Repeat the process with the rest of the batter and fry the pakoras with medium heat until crispy golden brown. ( Fry with batches and do not overcrowd the frying oil. )

Step 7

Once they are crispy golden brown, remove from oil and place them over a cooling rack or paper towel.  Serve with your favourite dipping sauce.