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.