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From @Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

Turai Pakora

20 min · Serves 4

20 mintotal
8 minhands on
7steps
4servings

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Ingredients

For the batter

  • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed
  • 1 tbsp hot oil

For the pakoras

  • 2 sponge gourds (turai), sliced into thick rounds
  • Oil for deep frying

Method

For the batter

  1. In a bowl, add gram flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, and salt.

  2. Add water gradually and whisk into a smooth, thick batter that coats the back of a spoon.

  3. Pour hot oil into the batter and mix well.

For the pakoras

  1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.

  2. Dip the sponge gourd slices into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.

  3. Carefully drop the coated slices into the hot oil and deep-fry until golden brown and crispy, 3–4 minutes.

  4. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with green chutney.

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