Name: Vegetable Pakora with Curry Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g chickpea flour; 150 g red onion (thinly sliced); 300 g potatoes (thinly sliced); 100 g fresh spinach; 150 g cauliflower florets; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp salt (for pakora); 0.5 tsp baking soda; 150 ml water; 750 ml vegetable oil (for frying); 100 g red onion (finely chopped, for sauce); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 cm ginger (grated); 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 400 ml coconut milk; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp ground turmeric (for sauce); 1 tsp ground cumin (for sauce); 1 tsp ground coriander (for sauce); 0.5 tsp chili powder (for sauce); 1 tsp salt (for sauce); 0.5 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp cooking oil (for sauce); 0.5 bunch fresh coriander (for garnish)

Steps

Prepare Vegetables

Prepare the vegetables for the pakora: thinly slice the onion and potatoes, roughly chop the spinach, and break the cauliflower into small florets. In a large bowl, combine the chickpea flour, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garam masala, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add water and mix until smooth, reaching a thick pancake batter consistency. Add all the prepared vegetables to the batter and mix thoroughly, ensuring they are all coated.

Fry the Pakora

In a deep pan or wok, heat a generous amount of vegetable oil over medium-high heat (approx. 170-180°C / 340-350°F). Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the vegetable mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Do not overcrowd the pan! Remove the cooked pakoras and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Make Curry Sauce

In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, then sauté for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder, and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.

Simmer and Serve

Pour in the chopped tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir in the salt and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the warm curry sauce with the freshly fried vegetable pakoras, garnished with fresh coriander. It pairs wonderfully with rice or naan bread.

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