Onion Pakora(Vengaya Pakora)

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ONION PAKORA (VENGAYA PAKORA)

Recipe By : "Dakshin" by Chandra Padmanabhan
Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tsp Ghee
1 pinch Baking soda
1 c Bengal gram flour (besan,
-chickpea flour)
1/2 c Rice flour
2 tbsp Ghee
3 Onions -- finely chopped
1 Potato (optional) -- finely chopped
A piece of ginger - 1 inch, -- peeled and minced
4 Green chilies -- finely chopped
1 tsp Chili powder
1 bn Cilantro (coriander) -- finely chopped
Salt -- to taste
Water -- as required
Oil -- for deep-frying

Place 2 tsp. ghee and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Rub together
until frothy. Add the remaining ingredients and combine well, using
sufficient water to make a thick batter.
Heat oil in a heavy frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil.
Fry the pakoras until golden in color. When cooked, drain the excess oil
on a sheet of brown paper or paper towels.
Serve hot with chutney.
From: "Dakshin - Vegetarian Cuisine From South India" by Chandra
Padmanabhan

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