Vegetable Pakoras With Green Chilli

Ingredients

• ½ cup chickpea flour
• ½ cup plain flour
• ½ cup self-raising flour
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp asafoetida
• 1 tsp tumeric
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 jalapeño chilli, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups water (or enough to make a smooth batter)
• bite-sized vegetable pieces
• ghee or oil for deep-frying

Method

1. Combine the flour, salt, spices and chilli in a bowl and mix to combine.
2. Slowly add the water, mixing with a fork or whisk until it gets a creamy texture.
3. Let the batter site for at least 10 minutes and prepare your vegetabls.
4. Check the batter -- when you dip the vegetables they should be completely coated, so adjust the batter if necessary.
5. Heat enough oil for deep-frying, dip some vegetables in the batter and add them to the oil, frying them in batches.
6. Fry until golden brown, turning them as necessary. Remove and drain on some paper towel.
7. Eat them warm with with your sauce or chutney of choice. Still tasty eaten cold the next day, or can be gently reheated in the microwave.