Ingredients:
- 3 tbsps Oil
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup Water
- 3 Green Chillies
- 3 Dry Red Chillies
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 6 Potatoes, peeled, cubed
- Chopped Coriander leaves
- 2 tbsps Khuskhus, roasted
Method:
- Grind the roasted khuskhsu along with the green chillies and a few tablespoons of water to a very fine paste. Keep aside.
- Heat half of the oil in a pan for 2 minute till very hot. Shallow fry the potatoes in batches on medium heat till they are lightly browned.
- Heat the remaining oil in the same pan. Add the whole dry red chillies and turmeric powder. Fry briefly.
- Now add the khuskhus paste and fry again on low heat for 5 minutes till the oil has left the sides of the pan.
- Add the fried potatoes and mix well. Add water and salt. Stir, cover and keep on low heat for 15 minutes till the potatoes are soft.
- Garnish with chopped fresh coriander. Serve hot.
Tip: Pakodas will turn out crisper if a little corn flour is added to the gram flour (besan) while preparing the batter.