Mix Veg Pakoda (Bhajia/Bhajji )

This is an easy pakoda recipe from my mom-in-law, with a little twist of my own. A great snack for a rainy evening.

Ingredients:

• 1 large potato, cut into very small pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped finely
• 1 capsicum, chopped finely
• few florets of cauliflower, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 and 1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1/2 tsp carrom seeds ( ajwain )
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds ( til )
• 1 tsp hot oil
• pinch of cooking soda
• 1/2 tsp ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp chat masala powder
• salt to taste
• Oil to fry

Method:

• Take 1 bowl. Add all the cut vegetables and chili.
• Add ginger paste, sesame seeds, red chilli powder, chat masala, 1 tsp hot oil, carrom seeds, cumin seeds and mix well.
• Add the gram flour and required amount of water to make thick gravy-like batter. Add the cooking soda and mix well.
• Deep fry the pakoda in hot oil.
• Ready to serve

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with chutney or ketchup.

Tip:

You can add any other vegetables of your choice to the pakoda to suit your taste.