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Pakora Mix & How to Make Pakoras
an all purpose pakora mix that you can premix and keep!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups besan
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ajwain (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Combine all the dry ingredients in a clean air tight jar, they will easily last two weeks or more.
- 2
To make pakoras - take out some of the dry mix.For plain pakoras put 3/4 the amount of water to the dry mix and fry on medium heat till golden and for vegetable ones start with half a cup water to 1 cup mix and adjust if needed.
- 3
Tip: Draining your pakoras on a wire rack (versus paper towel) will lead to a crispier pakora!