Pokara

Description

From Jasmine's kitchen in Karachi via Chile-Head

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound chickpea flour (gram flour - "Besan" in local markets)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium egg, beaten
• 1 medium Onion - chopped fine
• 1 large Potato -- 1/4" cubes
• oil for deep frying
• water, enough to make paste
• Optional Ingredients - spinach, Eggplant, cabbage, fresh chilies

Procedures

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl and add enough water to make a paste. Mix well.
2. Take spoonful at a time from the bowl of paste and deep fry it in hot oil til golden brown.
3. Serve with dipping sauces