关于此食谱

脆爽金黄的油炸豆粉球，饱含嫩蔬菜和芬芳香料——蔬菜油炸豆粉球是终极印度街头美食小食。这道经典的经过充分测试的食谱采用调味的鹰嘴豆粉面糊，每次炸都能轻脆爽口。非常适合雨夜、节日聚会或任何需要讨人喜欢的开胃菜，配薄荷酸辣酱享用。

步骤说明

1. 1

   Prepare all your vegetables: thinly slice the Medium Onion Thinly into half-moons, slice the Potato Peeled, Very thin (about 1/8 inch — a Mandoline is ideal), slice the Medium Zucchini Thinly and Green Bell Pepper if using, and thinly slice the Green Onions Sliced, Whites and Greens Separated. Pat any watery vegetables (Medium Zucchini Thinly, Potato Peeled, Very) dry with paper towels. Place all vegetables in a large Mixing Bowl.

2. 2

   In the same large Mixing Bowl with the vegetables, add the Chickpea Flour, Rice Flour for Extra Crispiness, Cumin Seeds, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder or Cayenne, Adjust, Garam Masala, Ajwain Carom Seeds Lightly Crushed Between Fingers (if using), and Salt or. Toss everything together so the flour coats the vegetables evenly.

3. 3

   Add the Water Cold, Added Gradually a little at a time — start with 1/4 cup — and mix with your hands or a spoon. The goal is a thick, sticky batter that just binds the vegetables together; it should NOT be pourable or runny. Add more Water Cold, Added Gradually one tablespoon at a time only if needed. Fold in the Cilantro. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes — the vegetables will release a little moisture and help the batter come together.

4. 4

   Pour about 2–3 inches of Neutral Oil Such as Vegetable, Canola, Sunflower Oil into a deep heavy-bottomed Pot or Wok. Heat over ^[medium-high heat] until the Neutral Oil Such as Vegetable, Canola, Sunflower Oil reaches ![350°F]. To test without a Meat Thermometer, drop a tiny bit of batter into the Neutral Oil Such as Vegetable, Canola, Sunflower Oil — it should sizzle immediately and rise to the surface within 3–4 seconds. If it sinks and stays down, the Neutral Oil Such as Vegetable, Canola, Sunflower Oil is too cool; if it burns instantly, reduce the heat.

5. 5

   Using a large spoon or your hands, gently drop heaped tablespoon-sized clusters of the vegetable mixture into the hot Neutral Oil Such as Vegetable, Canola, Sunflower Oil. Do not crowd the Pot — fry 5 to 6 pakoras at a time. Fry for 3–4 minutes, turning once or twice, until deep golden brown and crispy all over.

6. 6

   Remove the pakoras with a Slotted Spoon and drain on a Wire Rack or paper-towel-lined plate. For extra crispiness, return the drained pakoras to the Neutral Oil Such as Vegetable, Canola, Sunflower Oil for a second 30-second fry just before serving. Repeat with the remaining batter, allowing the Neutral Oil Such as Vegetable, Canola, Sunflower Oil to return to temperature between batches.

7. 7

   Arrange the hot pakoras on a serving platter. Sprinkle with Chaat Masala for Sprinkling Over Finished Pakoras if desired and serve immediately with mint chutney and Small Lemon wedges on the side.