Dinner with Rukmini
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Cauliflower, Onion and Bread Pakoras
Introduction
You can make pretty much anything into a pakora – potatoes, aubergines, prawns – but I was intrigued when my mum told me about bread pakoras. Use something fairly robust, like sourdough, which retains a lovely texture inside the crisp shell. If entertaining, you can make up the batter and prepped veg in advance, then dip and fry like a pro with your first round of drinks. Serve as soon as they come out of the pan, with coriander chutney or yogurt alongside. Sriracha is also a good call.
Ingredients
| gram (chickpea) flour | |
| rice flour | |
| water | |
| small cauliflower, cut into small florets | |
| good stale bread, crusts cut off, cut into cubes | |
| onion, fairly thinly sliced | |
| Storecupboard: | |
| sea salt flakes, plus extra to serve | |
| mild chilli powder | |
| asafoetida (optional) | |
| sunflower oil, for deep-frying |
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India Express: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Day
75 recipes inspired by the vibrant flavours of South India and Bengal
Speedy and fuss-free recipes for maximum flavour in return for minimum effort
Trademark traybakes, as well as stir-fries, snacks, weeknight curries, and simple desserts
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