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                      ONION PAKORA (VENGAYA PAKORA)

Recipe By     : "Dakshin" by Chandra Padmanabhan
Serving Size  : 15   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tsp           Ghee
   1      pinch         Baking soda
   1       c            Bengal gram flour (besan,
                        -chickpea flour)
     1/2   c            Rice flour
   2      tbsp          Ghee
   3                    Onions -- finely chopped
   1                    Potato (optional) -- finely chopped
                        A piece of ginger - 1 inch, -- peeled and minced
   4                    Green chilies -- finely chopped
   1      tsp           Chili powder
   1       bn           Cilantro (coriander) -- finely chopped
                        Salt -- to taste
                        Water -- as required
                        Oil -- for deep-frying

   Place 2 tsp. ghee and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Rub together
until frothy. Add the remaining ingredients and combine well, using
sufficient water to make a thick batter.
  Heat oil in a heavy frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil.
Fry the pakoras until golden in color. When cooked, drain the excess oil
on a sheet of brown paper or paper towels.
  Serve hot with chutney.
  From: "Dakshin - Vegetarian Cuisine From South India" by Chandra
Padmanabhan   

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