Wednesday, August 19, 2009

AJWAIN PATTA KE PAKODE

Tender ajwain leaves are dipped in a besan batter and deep fried. They add a great 'digestive' element to a plateful of sinful pakodas.

Makes 20.

Ingredients
20 whole ajwain leaves
oil for deep frying

For the batter
1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
½ teaspoon chilli powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
2 pinches asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon hot oil or a pinch of
soda bi-carb
salt to taste

For the batter
1.Mix all the ingredients together with a little water to make a thick batter.

How to proceed
1.Dip each ajwain leaf in the batter.
2.Deep fry in hot oil until golden in colour. Drain on absorbent paper.
3.Serve hot.

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