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Matar Ke Pakode

Matar Ke Pakore

Matar ke Pakore is crispy fried recipe prepared using fresh green peas dipped in gram flour batter along with spices. This is a unique winter special recipe from Indian cuisine.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Besan (Gram Flour)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/4th Tsp Hing (Asafoetida)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Coriander
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Peas (Matar)
  • Water as required
  • 1 Tsp Oil
  • Oil for frying
  • Chaat Masala

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, add besan (gram flour), salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, hing (asafoetida), coriander leaves and mix well.
  • Add water in small quantity to make a smooth and lump free batter.
  • Nex tadd fresh peas (matar) and oil in the batter.
  • Mix everything well. Meanwhile heat oil in a kadai to deep fry pakoras.
  • Deep fry on a medium flame till golden brown.
  • Serve hot with the dip of your choice.

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Notes

Tips & Tricks –
  1. You can also add a Tbsp of rice flour to make it crispier.
  2. Use a spoon to drop peas for even size.
  3. Adjust spices as per taste.