Cauliflower Lollipop Pakoras

Ingredients

• 1 medium sized cauliflower

• 2 cups gram flour (besan)

• 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tsp chaat masala

• Pinch of asafoetida

• Pinch of baking soda or powder (optional)

• Water, add as required to make a thick flowing batter

• Refined oil for frying

Method

• Cut the cauliflower into medium sized florets, rinse them well in warm water and set aside. Mix the gram flour in a bowl to make a smooth batter with the asafoetida, carom seeds, baking soda or powder, red chilli powder, salt and water.

• Heat oil in a wok/kadai.

• Dip each cauliflower floret, and deep fry till the fritters are crisp and golden.

• Drain excess oil on paper towels, and then sprinkle some chaat masala.

• Poke wooden skewers into each floret to make it look like a lollipop!

• Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.