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Friday, November 9, 2012

CASHEWNUT PAKODA












Here is one of my all time favorite snack ...which you can prepare in a jiffy!

Crunchy , hot Cashew Pakoda....

It is a real treat on a cool,rainy day when munched along with a cup of hot tea ,or nibble while reading a book  or just binge when you are in an eating mood!!!


INGREDIENTS


  • BESAN (GRAM FLOUR) -1 CUP
  • RICE FLOUR -1/2 CUP
  • CORN FLOUR -1/2 CUP
  • CHOPPED ONIONS- 1 CUP
  • HALVED CASHEWNUTS-1 CUP
  • CHILLI POWDER -1 TEASPOON
  • BICARBONATE OF SODA-1/4 TEASPOON
  • SALT TO TASTE
  • OIL FOR FRYING

METHOD

  • Mix the flours,salt,chilli powder ,sodium bicarbonate ,chopped onions and cashewnuts  in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle water little by little and mix well till you get a crumbly mix.(Not a soggy or sticky dough)
  • Heat oil in a pan and drop small ,uneven shaped bits of the mixture and cook well on both sides till it becomes golden brown.
  • Drain .
  • Serve hot.

# Chutneys or tomato sauce can be served as an accompaniment for these crunchies.




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