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Broccoli Pakora/ Bajji [Broccoli Fritters] and Award

It is a tasty snack goes well with hot tea on a rainy day. I also like to eat it with plain rice and simple tadka daal




Ingredients

Broccoli - 1 c of florets
Besan [Gram flour] -1.5 cup
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Salt - according to tatse
Asfotedia - 2 dashes
Red chilie powder - 1/4 tsp
Corriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin [Zeera ]seeds - 1/2 tsp
Water - as needed
Canola Oil 2 cups

Method:

Wash the broccoli florets and slightly trim the stem

Mix gram flour and spices together and little by little add water until you get pancake- batter like consistency [maybe little thicker than that]

Heat enough oil in a wok [kadai] on a medium flame

Dip each broccoli floret in the batter making sure it is coated from all sides and drop in hot oil. Fry them in small batches till they turn golden in color.

Drain on paper towels and they are ready to serve !!


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My Entry for High Tea Treats hosted by Aparna and started by Meeta
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AWARD

I revived Kreative Blogger award for the second time :))) Thank you Radhika

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* Link to the person who has nominated you for the award.
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* Leave a comment in the nominated blogs to let them know they have been nominated.

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  • I enjoy cooking
  • I like rains
  • Love surfing
  • Yoga is my new passion
  • Like to play with my ds
  • I am tea-o-holic
  • I dislike nosy people
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Comments

chef and her kitchen said…
Those pakoras are so yummy dear...nice idea...
Congrats on the awards and thanks for thinkin of me dear..
October 14, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Tina said…
Healthy and yummy Pakora...
October 15, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Priya Suresh said…
Delicious and crispy pakoras, looks prefect, congrats on ur awards and thanks for sharing with me..
October 15, 2009 at 1:04 AM
Sanghi said…
Yummy crispy pakoras.. congrats on the award and thanks a lot for thinking and passing it to me..!
October 15, 2009 at 2:22 AM
Unknown said…
Thanks for the award Renu, it made my day :) Pakodas looks super crisp and yummy!
October 15, 2009 at 3:41 AM
Aparna Balasubramanian said…
Never thought of broccoli as fritters. Good way to get win over broccoli haters.
Thanks for joining us for High Tea.
October 15, 2009 at 4:23 AM
Sailaja Damodaran said…
Nice way to use brocolli,tasty.Congrats on ur award...
October 15, 2009 at 7:27 AM
Vrinda said…
Lovely brocoli fritters..Congrats on ur awards and thanx for sharing with me ..Happy Diwali
October 15, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Unknown said…
wow.. yummy pakoras.. nice click..congrats on ur award & thxs for sharing me..
October 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM
San!!! said…
Thanks for sharing a healthy recipe.It's really fabulous.
October 15, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Unknown said…
Very delicious Pakoras. Congrats on your award and your new layout looks very nice. Wishes for a very Happy Diwali to you and your family.
October 16, 2009 at 6:27 AM
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