Basic Pakora Batter
Ingredients
1 cup
Gram flour
(sifted)
1 Tbsp
Rice flour
¾ tsp
Salt
(or to taste)
½ tsp
Sugar
½ tsp
Red chili powder
(or to taste)
¼ tsp
Ground black pepper
½ tsp
Ground coriander/cumin mix
¼ tsp
Turmeric
¼ tsp
Asafoetida
(hing)
Instructions
1
Combine the flours. Gradually add cold water to make a smooth, lump free, medium consistency batter.
2
Add the spices and mix well.
3
Note: batter is used to make a variety of pakoras.
4
Just before making pakoras, mix ¼ tsp of baking soda (optional).