Vengaia humility

Ingredients

• chili powder - 1 tsp
• medium size onion - 3 pieces
• cilantro - 1 bunch
• vegetable oil - for frying
• 4 green chilies
• 1 st. l. grated ginger
• 3 Art. l. ghee
• 1.5 cups chickpea flour
• 1 large potato
• a pinch of soda

Cooking

Step 1

Mix 1 tbsp. l. ghee and baking soda until the mixture starts to bubble. Mix all the ingredients, except vegetables and herbs, adding enough water to make a fairly thick dough.

Step 2

Finely chop the potatoes, chili, cilantro and onion and put into the dough, stirring thoroughly. Heat vegetable oil in a high-walled pot to 180˚C (not too hot).

Step 3

Wetting a tablespoon in hot water, scoop up the dough and lower it into deep fat. Fry until it turns golden.

Step 4

Place finished pakoras on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve with tomato or coconut chutney.