Aloo Pakora

Ingredients

• 5 medium potatoes (cut into thin rounds)
• 1 cup gram or pea flour
• 1/4 cup cake wheat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp coarsley ground cumin
• 2 tsp coarsley ground coriander
• 2 tsp chilli flakes
• 3/4 cup water
• vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds. Rinse and pat dry

2. 2

   Mix all the other ingredients together. Pour a little water at a time to form a thick batter, you may not require all the water. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes

3. 3

   Heat oil on medium heat

4. 4

   Dip the potato slices into the batter, ensure they are coated well

5. 5

   Drop the battered potatoes into the oil and allow them to fry until golden brown and crisp

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels. Serve hot