Pakora Mix & How to Make Pakoras

Ingredients

• 4 cups besan
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp chilli powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ajwain (optional)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all the dry ingredients in a clean air tight jar, they will easily last two weeks or more.

2. 2

   To make pakoras - take out some of the dry mix.For plain pakoras put 3/4 the amount of water to the dry mix and fry on medium heat till golden and for vegetable ones start with half a cup water to 1 cup mix and adjust if needed.

3. 3

   Tip: Draining your pakoras on a wire rack (versus paper towel) will lead to a crispier pakora!