KHADI PAKODI

Its a wellknown dish from Punjab, goes very well with Roti/ Chapathi.

Ingredients:-

For Pakodi
Besan - 1 cup
Finely chopped green chillies- 1 tsp
Garam masala pwdr- 1 tsp
Finely chopped onion- 1/2 cup
Chopped coriander leaves- 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil to deep fry

For Khadi:-

Yogurt / dahi ( a bit sour )- 2 cups
Besan - 3 tbsp
Water- 2-3 cups
Ginger-garlic paste- 1 tsp
Finely chopped onion- 1/2 cup
Cumin seeds/jeera- 1/2 tsp
Methi/ fenu greek seeds- 1/2 tsp
Red chilli pwdr- 1 tsp
Turmeric pwdr / Haldi- a pinch
Oil to saute
salt to taste

Procedure:-

• Mix besan, onion, green chillies, salt, garam masala pwdr, chopped coriander leaves with required qty of water to make thick batter.
• Make round balls, deep fry in oil till pakodi turn golden color. Keep aside.
• Beat yogurt, besan, haldi, red chilli pwdr & salt together with water, no lumps shd be left.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok, saute cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, ginger-garlic paste and onion. Fry till onion turns tender.
• Now add besan-yogurt mix, bring it to boil. Keep stirring frequently to avoid burning of yogurt at bottom of wok.
• Allow khadi to cook on low heat for 15-20 mins.
• Arrange pakodi in a bowl and pour this khadi over pakodi.
• Garnish with corinder leaves.
• Serve hot with Roti / chapathi.