Crispy Bhendi Pakodas
by devi.m

Crispy bhindi pakodas make for an awesome side dish, starter or even evening snack with the lady fingers or bhindis cut lengthwise and then deep fried after coating with a gram flour or besan based batter.

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Crispy Bhendi Pakodas recipe - How to make Crispy Bhendi Pakodas

100 gms ladies finger (bhindi)
1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 tsp cornflour
a pinch of baking soda
salt to taste
2 to 3 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp ghee
1 pinch of m.s.g

Method

Combine all the 3 flours, salt, soda, chilli powder, ajinamoto and mix well to a smooth mixture.
Add the ghee and mix well so that the mixture resembles the bread crumbs. Keep aside.
Cut the ladies finger lengthwise and apply the flour mixture to ladies finger bits.
Heat the oil in kadhai and deep fry the ladies finger till golden brown and crisp.
Drain on an absorbent paper and serve hot.