CAULIFLOWER PAKODA

Here is a tasty and crunchy dish made with

 the all time favorite -cauliflower...

It is a teatime snack,starter,side dish...

in fact - absolutely irresistible at any time!

INGREDIENTS

• CAULIFLOWER BITS -3 CUPS
• GRAM FLOUR-1 CUP
• RICE FLOUR-1  CUP
• CORNFLOUR-1 TABLESPOON
• CHILLI POWDER- 2 -3 TEASPOONS
• GARAM MASALA POWDER-1 TEASPOON
• SODA BICARBONATE -1/4 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL FOR FRYING
• CURRY LEAVES - FEW

METHOD

1. Break cauliflower into small bite sized pieces.
2. Clean.Immerse in salted, boiling water for a minute.Drain.
3. Mix all the dry ingredients.Add enough water and make a coating batter of dosa flour consistency.
4. Add the cauliflower bits to the batter .
5. Mix well so the bits are well coated with the batter.
6. Heat the oil in a frying pan.
7. Deep fry the coated cauliflower bits  till they turn slightly red.
8. Drain.
9. Garnish with fried curry leaves.
10. Serve with chutney or tomato sauce.