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Cauliflower Chilli Pakoda

Cauliflower Chilli Pakoda is yet another way of making pakoda that is everybody's favorite.
Course Appetizers & Starters
Cuisine India
Keyword Easy Snacks
By Cook Method Deep Fried
Occasion Party
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Marination

  • 2 cups Cauliflower Florets
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup Corn Flour
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • A Pinch Turmeric powder

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup Besan / Gram Flour
  • Handful Curry leaves
  • 3 to 4 Green Chillies
  • Pepper Powder to Taste
  • Cooking Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Clean and wash the cauliflower.
  • Cut into small sized florets. Blanch it in salted hot water.
  • Keep it covered for 15 mins and then drain it.
  • Transfer to a bowl, add corn flour and all the other ingredients.
  • Mix well and marinate for 30 mins in fridge.
  • Just before making the pakoda, add the besan and mix well.
  • Sprinkle water if needed. This has to be almost dry coated.
  • Heat oil in a kadai and when hot, gently drop in the cauliflower.
  • Turn and cook the cauliflower on all sides.
  • Drain to a kitchen towel. Continue frying in batches.
  • Then deep fry the curry leaves and chilies.
  • Transfer to the fried pakodas.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper and toss for even coating.
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