Pakoras (South Asian Spiced Vegetable Fritters)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2022, America's Test Kitchen TV

Use produce that you have on hand to make these richly spiced fritters from the Indian subcontinent—and don’t forget a vibrant chutney (or two) for dunking.

SERVES 4 to 6 (makes about 15 pakoras)

TIME 1 hour

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Pakoras are spiced vegetable fritters from the Indian subcontinent that are made with a thick batter of besan (flour milled from skinned and split brown chickpeas) and water. Traditionally served with hot cups of masala chai, the crispy, cr...

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