Vegetable Pakoda

(Also called as Pakoras in North India)

Batter:

1/2 cup Besan
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp Red pepper
3/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
paprika (optional)

Vegetables:

1 Small onion
1 Potato
A few spinach leaves
Oil for deep frying

In a bowl put the besan and half the water, and stir until it becomes a thick batter. Beat hard for 5 minutes. gradually add the rest of the water, and leave to swell for 30 minutes.

Add salt, pepper and Garam Masala and beat again. Wash peel and slice the onion and potatoes. Wash and pat dry the spinach leaves.

Heat oil until smoking hot, dip the vegetables in the batter and deep fry until golden brown. Serve hot with Tomato Sauce or chutney.