Pakoda

Hi friends, today I’m making pakodas at home!
Who doesn’t love a crispy, spicy pakoda, especially on a rainy day? Let’s get started!
Ingredients:

• 1 cup besan (gram flour)
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Oil for frying
• Vegetables of your choice (onions, potatoes, green chilies, etc.)
  Instructions:
• Mix the batter: Combine besan, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water to make a smooth batter. The batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.
• Prep the veggies: Cut your chosen vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
• Fry the pakodas: Heat oil in a deep pan. Dip the vegetable pieces into the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy.

While frying the pakodas, I accidentally splashed hot oil on my arm. Let’s just say, I learned a valuable lesson about keeping a safe distance
Some of the pakodas decided to do a little dance in the hot oil, spinning and twirling like they were on a cooking show. It was quite entertaining!

• I accidentally added a bit too much red chili powder to the batter. Let’s just say, the pakodas were fiery! But hey, a little spice never hurt anyone, right?
  Tips:
• For extra crispy pakodas, add a pinch of baking soda to the batter.
• To avoid oily pakodas, make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the battered vegetables.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan. Fry the pakodas in batches to ensure they cook evenly.
  Enjoy your homemade pakodas! Remember, laughter is the best ingredient.