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Bhajias or fritters also known as Pakoras, these
are the perfect snack for a cold, rainy day and serve them with sweet tamarind
chutney. Use any vegetable you like, here I used Cauliflower.
Cauliflower
is low in fat, low in carbs but high in dietary fiber, folate, water,
and vitamin C, possessing a high nutritional density. Cauliflower
contains several phytochemicals, common in the cabbage family that
may be beneficial to human health.
is low in fat, low in carbs but high in dietary fiber, folate, water,
and vitamin C, possessing a high nutritional density. Cauliflower
contains several phytochemicals, common in the cabbage family that
may be beneficial to human health.
§ Sulforaphane, a compound released when cauliflower is chopped or chewed,
may protect against cancer.
may protect against cancer.
§ Other glucosinolates
§ Carotenoids
§ Indole-3-carbinol, a chemical that enhances DNA repair, and acts as
an estrogen antagonist,
slowing the growth of cancer cells. (from Wikipedia)
an estrogen antagonist,
slowing the growth of cancer cells. (from Wikipedia)
Cauliflower florets 7-8
medium sized
medium sized
1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
½ tsp. carom seeds
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp. red chillies powder
A pinch of turmeric powder
A pinch of soda bi carbonate/
meetha soda
meetha soda
Chaat masala
Black pepper powder
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Method
In a bowl, add gram flour,
salt, carom seeds, red chillies powder, and turmeric powder and meetha soda. Add
enough water for thick and smooth batter.
salt, carom seeds, red chillies powder, and turmeric powder and meetha soda. Add
enough water for thick and smooth batter.
Now wash and clean the medium
sized cauliflower and separate florets from cauliflower.
sized cauliflower and separate florets from cauliflower.
Now heat the sufficient
vegetable oil in the wok on medium flame. When oil is hot enough, dip the
florets in batter and coat well.
vegetable oil in the wok on medium flame. When oil is hot enough, dip the
florets in batter and coat well.
Cook them on medium flame until
look crisp and golden. Remove them crisp and tasty bhajjia on kitchen towel to
remove excess oil.
look crisp and golden. Remove them crisp and tasty bhajjia on kitchen towel to
remove excess oil.
Sprinkle chaat masala and
black pepper onto florets and toss it well.
black pepper onto florets and toss it well.
Serve hot hot yumm Bhajia
with sauces or dip.
with sauces or dip.
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I love these…very nice..:)
Gobhi pakora looks crucnhy and yummy. Perfect snacks.
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Look great. I love them. Just need some chai to go with them.
yummy!
I made these 2 months ago when doing Blog Hop…now I remember how good they were..I have to make them again!
Mireille
http://gourmetglobal.blogspot.com
love these pakoras!
Preeti, thanks for sharing this info about cauliflower..i have a thing with this veggie..i can only eat recipes made by mom using this ingredient as I think she has some magical wand that removes the funny odour it give on cooking…but i have tasted the fritters and I loved them..ur look awesome too
gobi looks so yummy..i always love gobi
Love these on a rainy day,yummy crisp ones!!
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They look so crispy and nice
so crispy and tempting gobhi pakore !!
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Very crispy and tempting bajjis..
crispy delicious looking pakodas…they are welcome any time.:)
Very tempting!
first time here…
love to have these bhaji's with a cup of tea:)
glad to follow u .
i love these anytime :).. looks super crispy & nice!
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oh..these r a hot fav at home..the addition of pepper is new..we sprinkle chaat masala..crispy ..yummy!!
Yummy and crispy.
Lovely crispy pakoras!
Yummy and crispy pakodas.
ooh.. summer or winter, these are prefect anytime as a comfort snack.
Kalyani
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these wud be perfect for a rainy day .. along with a cup of strong tea
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