Mushroom Pakoras

  • 3/4 cup besan
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • vegetable oil for deepfrying
  • 3/4 lb button mushrooms, trimmed
  • sea salt
  • chutney
  • plain yogurt
  1. Combine the besan, 1/2 tsp salt, baking powder, cumin, and cayenne.  Make a well and pour in the water to form a batter.
  2. Stir in the garlic and the scallions.  Leave 10 minutes.
  3. Heat the oil to 350 F. or until a bread cubes browns in 30 seconds.
  4. Mix the mushrooms in the batter to coat.
  5. Fry 2 minutes, until golden.  Drain on a paper towel.
  6. Sprinkle with the sea salt and then serve with the chutney and yogurt.

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