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Ajwain-Spiced Fritters (Pakoras)

  • نباتي صرف
  • هندي
  • ⏱ 25 min
  • Serves 4

Crisp, golden vegetable fritters seasoned with ajwain, which cuts through the richness of the fried batter.

04 · البهارات والماسالا

طريقة التحضير

  1. 1

    Make the batter

    Whisk the besan with ajwain, turmeric and salt, adding water gradually to form a thick, coating batter.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

    Heat oil for deep-frying to medium-high heat, testing with a drop of batter which should sizzle and rise.

  3. 3

    Coat the vegetables

    Dip the sliced vegetables into the batter, coating evenly.

  4. 4

    Fry in batches

    Fry a few pieces at a time for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden and crisp.

  5. 5

    Drain and serve

    Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney.

نصيحة نيترا

Ajwain is a traditional addition to fried snack batters — its thyme-like bite cuts through the richness.