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Cumin and Orange Bitter Gourd Pakoras

Name: Cumin and Orange Bitter Gourd Pakoras
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Rajasthani Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup bitter gourd, grated; 1/2 cup gram flour (besan); 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 green chili, chopped; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; salt to taste; oil for frying; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp orange zest

Warm cumin with a bright orange zest for a citrusy twist.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix cumin seeds and orange zest into the gram flour mixture. Proceed as directed.
Grate bitter gourd and squeeze out excess water.
Mix gram flour, onion, green chili, cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili, and salt.
Add grated bitter gourd and mix well.
Heat oil in a pan, drop spoonfuls of the mixture to form pakoras and fry until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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