Pakora for Punjabi Kadhi

I usually make a whole bunch of these pakoras to freeze and use as my emergency food for company. They are perfect with Punjabi kadi, a creamy Indian gravy that is served with these pakoras. You can also serve them as a starter with coriander chutney.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 21 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 2 pinches baking soda
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a heavy saucepan or a deep fryer.

Step 2

Combine water, flour, onion, salt, chili powder, and baking soda in a bowl to make a thick batter.

Step 3

Place 1 teaspoon batter in the hot oil and deep-fry until browned all around, about 3 minutes. Line a plate with paper towels and drain pakoras there.

Step 4

Place the pakoras in the Punjabi Kadi.