Author: Vaishali Sengupta
Ingredients
- Cauliflower- 1 medium, about 1 1/2 cup florets
- Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
- Chilli powder- 1/4 tsp
- Salt- to taste
- Ginger grated, 1 tsp
- Hing- 1 pinch
- Besan- 1/2 cup
- Water- about 1/4 to 1/2 cup
- Soda bicarb- 1 pinch (optional)
Method
Step 1
Break cauliflower into florets and boil with salt for 5 minutes till partially cooked. Drain on kitchen towels.
Step 2
Heat oil in a wok.
Step 3
Meanwhile in a bowl mix besan, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, grated ginger & a pinch of asafoetida (hing). Hing is excellent for digestion and is usually used while cooking cruciferous vegetables.
Step 4
Add enough water to make a batter, thick enough to coat the cauliflower florets when dipped.
Step 5
Add 2 tsp of hot oil to the besan mixture. this helps the pakodas (bhajis) to crisp up. Add 1 pinch of soda bicarb (optional).
Step 6
Dip the florets one by one into the batter and put into the hot oil from the side carefully.
Step 7
Fry for about 5 minutes till done. Drain excess oil on an absorbent paper.
Step 8
Serve hot.
