Spring onion and baby spinach locked in a light batter, deep-fried and served with a moreish coriander and peanut chutney One of my favourite ways of celebrating whatever vegetable is in season is by ...

Explore different pakoras for the rainy season made with besan and vegetables, along with simple cooking methods for a ...

Imagine you are sitting with your family in balcony with a cup of piping hot tea in your hand with soft mellow music in the background, and enjoying the downpour of rain - sounds heavenly, right? But ...

Spinach pakoras with tamarind and mint chutneys My mum taught me this pakora recipe. The chickpea dough is quite dry, not like a batter at all, so when they are fried, they get extra crisp on the ...

With the monsoon in full swing, it's time to bring out some staples for the season. Chai-pakora remains the all-time favourite. The rains are enough to bring out a craving for this delicious ...

With heavy rains lashing different parts the country, the weather conditions have become cool. And rainy weather calls for a warm cup of tea that pairs perfectly with pakoras. Sipping on tea with the ...

As soon as the rainy season arrives, the thought of tea and piping-hot *pakodas* (fritters) comes to everyone's mind. However ...

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic (crushed), 24 button mushrooms (trimmed), 1½ cups gram flour (besan), ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 small onion (finely ...

While pakora – the king of all deep-fried snacks – is meant to be devoured in all seasons, the lip-smacking chunks have a special space in the Iftar menu during the Holy month of Ramazan. Served with ...

Makes about 25 pieces, enough for 4 to 5 servings. Ground chickpea flour is available at some well-stocked supermarkets and natural food stores, and at Indian grocers such as New India Bazaar in San ...