1 Mix all ingredients except the oil in a bowl, add  just enough water to moisten. The batter should turn sticky.

2 Heat frying pan with oil over high heat. Spoon tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, flatten with fork. When browned, flip over and cook the other side until brown. Remove to a plate covered with paper towels.3 Serve pakora with chutney of choice. Pictured here with a tamarind sauce, just take tamarind paste and mix with water to achieve desired consistency and flavor, add a teaspoon of ketchup, a teaspoon of sugar, a dash of salt and a teaspoon of crushed garlic.