MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Pakora Vegetables
 Categories: Indian
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
  1 1/2 c  Chickpea flour
  1 1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Cayenne
  1 1/2 ts Turmeric
    1/2 ts Ground cumin
  1 1/2 c  Water
     60    Vegetable chunks
 
  Pakora is basically the same idea as tempura, so read the tempura
  recipe to get the method down. The pakora batter is different, and
  pakora vegetables get a different sauce, but you can use the same
  vegetables, cutting-style, and frying technique.
  
  Serve Pakora with rice, chutney, and raita.
  
  The Pakora batter calls for chickpea flour. You might have to shop
  around for this item. Check out imported foods sections of grocery
  stores, asian food shops, natural food stores. Don't substitute any
  other kind of flour. The flavor of chickpea flour (and its texture)
  are inimitable.
  
  Pakora batter:
  
  Mix together the dry ingredients first. Add about half the water,
  whisking. Gradually, as you whisk, add remaining water. Beat until
  all dry lumps are mixed in. Proceed with coating and frying vegetable
  and fruit tidbits.
  
  Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook
 
MMMMM