Spicy Deep-Fried Vegetables

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons powdered turmeric
  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
  • 1 to 3 green chiles, finely chopped (optional}
  • 2 to 3 quarts vegetable oil, such as canola, for deep-frying
  • 3 boiled potatoes, sliced
  • 10 cauliflower florets
  • 2 small onions, sliced
  • 10 to 15 spinach leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    Using a mortar and pestle, coarsely crush the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and salt.
  2. 2
    Transfer to a large bowl and add the chili powder, turmeric, and flour.
  3. 3
    Add the water and mix until you have a thick, smooth batter.
  4. 4
    Let stand for 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the cilantro and chiles (if desired) to the batter and mix well.
  6. 6
    Heat the oil in a deep-fryer, or heat at least 2 inches of oil (the more oil you use, the more stable the temperature of the oil) in a large, deep pot.
  7. 7
    Working in batches, add the vegetables to the batter: coating them thoroughly, then lift out, letting the excess drip off and fry until brown and crispy.
  8. 8
    Transfer to paper towels to drain.

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