Saj's Pakoras By Saj Ghafoor Recipe type:Starters Cuisine:Indian Serves:4 Prep time:15 mins Cook time:15 mins Total time:30 mins A quick & easy starter using chick pea flour Ingredients 100g Gram flour 1 large onion 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Red chilli powder 1 tsp Garam masala ½ tsp Turmeric powder 1tsp Coriander powder 1tsp Cumin powder ½tsp Baking powder 80 ml of water 1 litre oil (for deep frying) Instructions Put oil on to medium heat. Remove chip basket, or use non stick wok. Sieve gram flour & Slice onion Wash onions & separate out each strand In a bowl mix the gram flour, baking powder & spices Add onions & water then mix all ingredients together Using a spoon scoop up mixture and place in oil & deep fry for up to 5-8 minutes until golden brown. Keep turning the Pakoras for even cooking Drain excess oil on plate with kitchen paper Notes Halve all spices for a milder versionAlternatives:Add 1” of Fresh Root Ginger (Grate or finely chop)Add 2-3 cloves of (Garlic Grate or finely chop)Add 2 Fresh green chillies (Cut off stalk and finely chop)AND/ ORAdd a small handful of other vegetables (cubed or sliced) such as aubergine, potato, cauliflower etc.