Enjoy the monsoon weather with delicious green chilli pakoras

Nandani Sarin

Choose the right green chillies

Pick thick, mildly spicy green chillies for the perfect balance of heat and flavor

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Remove seeds (optional)

If you prefer less spice, slit the chillies and remove the seeds carefully

Remove seeds (optional) | Source - Social Media

Prepare the batter

Mix gram flour (besan) with a bit of rice flour, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, and carom seeds (ajwain). Add water to make a thick batter

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Stuff the chillies (optional)

You can stuff the chillies with spiced mashed potatoes or cheese for added flavor

Stuff the chillies (optional) | Source - Social Media

Dip and coat well

Dip the chillies in the batter and make sure they’re fully coated

Dip and coat well | Source - Social Media

Fry until golden

Deep fry the coated chillies in hot oil until they turn crispy and golden brown

Fry until golden | Source - Social Media

Serve hot

Enjoy your spicy pakoras with mint chutney or tamarind sauce and a hot cup of tea while it rains

Serve hot | Source - Social Media
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