PAKODA-DAHI-CHAAT (CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS IN CURD)
A north
Indian snack.
Yogurt - 900 gm.
(whisked)
Gram flour - 375 gm.
Cumin seeds - 6 gm.
Chili powder - 7.5 gm.
Turmeric powder - 1.25 gm.
Asafetida - 0.5 gm.
Bi-carbonate of soda - 0.5 gm.
Chaat-masala - 2.5 gm.
Potatoes (sliced) - 150 gm.
Brinjal (sliced) - 100 gm.
Cauliflower - 250 gm.
Salt to taste.
Oil for frying.
Cut cauliflower into small florets and par boil with a pinch of salt. Make a thick batter out of gram flour, cumin powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, asafetida, soda bi-carbonate, salt and water. Heat oil, dip vegetable in the batter and deep fry till brown and crisp. Place fritters in a dish and pour the yogurt over them. Sprinkle chaat-masala, and serve cold with tamarind or coriander chutney.
Time taken -- 45 min.
Serves -- 4.
