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DISH NAME : ONION PAKODA /ULLI VADA/ ONION FRITTERS
Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking Time : 15 minutes
Description
The word pakora is derived from the Sanskrit word pakvava. Pakva means 'cooked' and va means a 'small lump'. In certain regions of India, pakora or pakoda is known as bajji.
Note
1) Be careful if you need to add water. More of water will turn the whole thing soggy.
2) Adding hot oil to batter will make pakodas more crispier.
| Quantity | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| ONION PAKODA | ||
| 1 Cup | Onion sliced | |
| 1 Tsp. | Greeen chillies,chopped | |
| 0.25 Cup | Gram flour | |
| 0.25 Cup | Rice flour | |
| Salt to taste | ||
| 0.5 Cup | Oil for frying | |
| 1 Tbsp. | Oil, hot | |
| 1 Pinch | Asafoetida | |
| 1 Tsp. | Chilli powder | |
| 2 Tsp. | Curry leaves finely chopped | |
| 2 Tsp. | Fennel | |
| 2 Tsp. | Ginger,chopped finely | |
Method
1) To the sliced onions, add salt and keep aside for 10 minutes. Adding salt will bring out the water from onion and it will not necessiate the adding of more water.
2) Add the rest of the ingredients, except oil for frying. Mix well. Add water only if necessary, and if adding you need to only sprinkle.
3) Heat oil to fry.
4) Pinch small portions of onion mix or make small flat patties and add to oil. Fry on medium heat till golden brown. Drain from oil when done. Serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with tomato ketchup or green chutney.