Vegan Pakoras
Ingredients
1 potato, peeled and cut into 1/4" slices
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup cauliflower flowerets
1 zucchini, peeled or unpeeled, cut into rounds
2 cups Namaste Foods Organic Garbanzo Bean Flour (chickpea flour)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 green chili, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water (more as needed)
Approx. 4 cups oil
Directions
- Chop vegetables and set aside. Allow to dry completely.
- Mix together garbanzo flour, spices, onion, chili, cilantro and water in a bowl. Add more water until batter has consistency of pancake batter.
- Heat oil to medium high (350-365°F.) Make oil 1" deep. Do not fry until oil is hot enough of vegetables will absorb the oil.
- Dip vegetables in batter one by one and add to hot oil. Leave plenty of space around vegetables. Fry until golden brown. Remove and dry on paper towels.
Notes: Delicious served with chutney. You can pre-make these and reheat in 350° oven for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot.