Ingredients:
Cauliflower – A healthy firm head of cauliflower ,washed in plenty of water and separated into florets,( Approximately 200 Gms )
Salt,
Besan – 125 Gms,
Red chilli powder – 1/2 Tsp,
Chopped coriander – 1 Tablesp,
Baking soda – 2 pinchs,
Ajwain – 2 Pinchs,
Jeera – 1/4 Tsp,
Rice flour – 2 Tablesp,
Ginger – 1/4″ piece, chopped fine,
Oil to deep fry.
Method:
1).Par boil the cauliflower by putting them in boiling water with little salt for 2 minutes.Drain and keep them aside.
2).Prepare bajji batter with besan, rice flour and other ingredients ( except oil for frying ) by adding water.Add a tablesp of oil to the batter and mix well.
3).Heat oil ,dip each floret in batter and deep fry under medium heat to golden in colour.
4).Remove bajjis on to a tissue paper to absorb excess oil if any.
5).Serve these pakoda/ bajjis as an evening snack with tea.
Tip:
Instead of par boiling the florets you can microwave them under micro high for 3 minutes.