Ingredients:
Lotus stem slices .. 10 - 12 or as needed
Amchoor powder .. 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder .. 1/4 tsp
Cumin powder ..... 1/4 tsp
Chaat masala or garam masala .. 1/2 tsp
Besan / gram flour ... 1 & 1/2 cups ( or as needed )
Baking soda ... a pinch
Salt ...... to taste
Oil ...... to fry
Method:
1. Boil the lotus stem slices in a pressure cooker adding a little salt. Drain and set aside.
2. Mix all the dry spice powders and sprinkle on the slices.
3. Make a smooth and thick batter with besan, salt and baking soda.
4. Dip the slices in the batter and fry them until half done.
5. When you are ready to serve, press each pakora to make it little flat and fry again until crisp. ( double frying makes them nice and crisp )
Serve with any chutney or sauce.
Note: You can also stir-fry them with mint chutney instead of the dry masalas and make pakoras in the same way.
The pakoras looks so delicious. I would love some with my tea. I have seen several recipes on your blog using Lotus stem. I am not sure if they are available in UK. Next time you buy some, please share a picture with me so that I know what it looks like.
ReplyDeleteSure Mina.. will do that. You will get them in Indian / Chinese / Japanese stores in UK
DeleteI have never cooke with lotus stem as I have never seen it in the UK.These look delicious and perfect with a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteNayna you will get them in Chinese and Japanese grocery stores in UK
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