Asparagus Pakoras

[deliad]

Asparagus Pakoras

Serves 2 as Appetizer.

Ingredients:

8 Asparagus spears

1/2 cup besan (Split yellow lentil flour)

1/4 tsp Garam Masala

1/2 tsp Ajwain (Carom seeds)

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Water

Oil Spray

Oil to fry

Method:

- Cut Asparagus into 2 to 3 inch pieces

- Spray or rub oil (Pam spray is OK)

- Sprinkle garam masala on asparagus pieces. Oil helps in masala sticking to the pieces.

- Mix water in besan to create pancake like consistency. Add ajwain, salt and pepper while making batter.

- Heat oil to 400 F.

- Dip asparagus pieces in besan batter and fry for couple minutes and take out on a paper towel.

- Rest them for a couple minutes and lightly press the fried pakoras with both hands and fry again for a couple minutes.

You dont have to fry them again, I do that as I like them very crisp. Make sure that you do not press them very hard before re-frying.

Serve with mint sauce or tomato chily sauce.

Enjoy!!

Keywords: Indian, Vegetarian, Appetizer

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