Radish and Scallion Pakoras - Radish and Scallion tempuras with Chickpea batter

Scallion Radish Pakoras - Radish and Scallion
Tempuras with Chick Pea batter

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients

6 red radishes
1/2 cup scallions
1/2 red onion
Lots of freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup besan or chickpea flour
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 cup water
2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Oil for frying
Method of Preparation
1. Thinly slice the radish.
2. Chop the scallions and the onions and toss with the radish and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Whisk the besan, salt, cumin seeds with the water to make a medium consistency batter.
4. Mix in the scallions, onions, radish and cilantro leaves.
5. Heat the oil and place tablespoonfuls of the mixture into the oil.
6. Cook for about 2-3 minutes and turn and cook for another 3 minutes.
7. Remove lightly and drain.
8. Serve with chutney and enjoy!

Complementary Wines: Bloody Mary, Cider: hard, Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest

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