Nepalese

Turmeric and Ginger Nepalese Pakora with Tamarind Chutney

Name: Turmeric and Ginger Nepalese Pakora with Tamarind Chutney
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nepalese
Ingredients: 1 cup potatoes, sliced; 1 cup onions, sliced; 1 cup chickpea flour; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 green chili, chopped; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp water; Oil for frying; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp grated ginger

Adds a warm, earthy note with a zesty kick.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix turmeric into the batter before frying. 1: Stir in ginger into the tamarind chutney before serving.
Mix chickpea flour, cumin, turmeric, salt, and green chilies with enough water to make a thick batter.
Dip potato and onion slices in the batter, then deep-fry until golden brown.
In a bowl, combine tamarind paste, sugar, and water to make a chutney.
Serve pakoras with the tamarind chutney on the side.

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