Herta Pakora

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 500 g flour (chickpea)
• 1 liter vegetable oil
• 4 tsp salt
• 1 pinch(s) of pepper
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp spice mix (garam masala)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Vegetables, e.g. cauliflower, eggplant(s), onion, potato, pepper or zucchini

Instructions

Working time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour

Vegetables in batter

Mix chickpea flour with water to form a thick batter. Add the flour to the bowl before the water and stir vigorously to avoid lumps. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Heat the oil in a pot or wok. Prepare the vegetables. Tear the cauliflower into florets. Slice the eggplant, potatoes, and zucchini, cut the onion into thick rings, and cut the bell pepper into strips. Dip the vegetables into the batter and then fry in the oil until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper. Special note for the cauliflower: It needs to be fried twice to ensure it is fully cooked. After frying the cauliflower for the first time, briefly press it between kitchen paper and fry it a second time. Delicious sauces to complement it include ketchup, mint sauce, and tamarind sauce.