CRISPY CAULIFLOWER PAKODA RECIPE

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Cauliflower pakoda


Cauliflower or Gopi pakoda is an easy and quick starter. These pakodas are made by making a batter using gram flour . The cauliflower florets are then dipped in this batter and deep fried . For crispness , we add little rice flour. This is a quick starter which can be made easily for parties and get together or as a evening snack which can be enjoyed with a hot cup of tea  . Please do try this recipe and share your comments. 

Ingredients :

Cauliflower florets - 250 gm
Gram flour - 1/2 cup
Rice flour - 1/4 cup
Chilly powder - 2 tsp
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp ( a generous pinch ) 
Salt 
Chopped Curry leaves - 2 tbsp
Water - 3/4 cup
Oil ( for frying )

Recipe :

  1. Cut cauliflower into small florets .
  2. Soak it in hot water for around 2 minutes .
  3. Strain the florets and keep it aside .
  4. In a bowl , add gram flour , rice flour , chilly powder , asafoetida, chopped curry leaves, required salt and mix well .
  5. Add about 3/4th cup water and mix well into smooth batter .
  6. The consistency of the batter will be neither thick nor runny.
  7. Add in the cauliflower florets and coat it well in the batter .
  8. Heat oil and deep fry these cauliflower florets .
  9. Flip over the sides.
  10. Crispy cauliflower pakoda is ready to enjoy !

Notes :

  1. You can also add chopped coriander leaves in the batter . (optional)
  2. Don’t soak the cauliflower florets in hot water for long as it will become soft and soggy while frying .

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