Onion Pakora (Fried Snack)

Ramadan (fasting) is a special month where really good food is prepared at my house. My mom makes the most delicious iftar (dinner) appetizers during this month. Since, I am away from home, I have started making the same appetizers she makes during Ramadan. This is an easy recipe that can be used as party food, snacks or appetizer.

The list of ingredients are pretty short and can be found in most households:

• oil for frying
• 1/2 cup soaked lentil (1-2 hrs)
• 1 large sliced onion
• 1/2 cup shredded potato
• 1 chopped green chilli
• handful of chopped coriander (cilantro)
• 3 table spoon of chickpea flour (besan)
• salt to taste
• pinch of tumeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (adjust heat to your taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

First, grind the soaked lentils in a food processor until you get a coarse paste. Then, mix the lentil paste with all spices into a bowl.

Then add the rest of the ingredients to the mixture. Once everything is mixed well, now your ready to fry these delicious snacks.

Heat your oil til it is ready for frying. Using your fingers make small almost flat balls and drop them into the hot oil. Let the Pakora fry til it turns golden brown and remove from the oil onto some paper towels.

Let the pakoras rest for a few minutes before eating them. They are made to eat hot and with a dipping sauce of your choice. I usually go for ketchup.

 Enjoy this easy snack.