Pakoras - new potatoes

Method

• Cut potatoes into medium-thick slices.
• Slice onion into thick rings and cauliflower into thin florets.
• Mix together 1-1/2 tsp.
• salt with 1/2 tsp.
• garam masala and 1/2 tsp.
• chili and season all vegetables.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or chip pan to 190C (375F).
• Sift gram flour with the remaining salt, garam masala, chili powder and turmeric into a mixing bowl.
• Gradually stir in about 200 ml.
• water to make a smooth, thick batter.
• Carefully dip potato slices into batter.
• Fry over a medium heat until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and leave to cool.
• Continue until you have coated and fried all the vegetables.
• Once cold, re-heat oil to 190C and re-fry in batches.
• Drain on towels.
• Serve hot or cold with mint chutney (see Recipe #4452).