FOR many Malaysians navigating city life, the idea of home has taken on a more personal meaning.
In fact, pakora is one of the most recognisable snacks across the Indian subcontinent. There are many different types of pakora with vegetable-based options like onion, potato, lentil, fenugreek leaves, cauliflower and spinach to those featuring paneer and chicken as the main ingredient.
The fritters are coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter, then fried into a lacy, irregular-shaped crisp, savoury snack. The word pakora is thought to derive from the Sanskrit pakvavata, meaning “cooked lump”, which is both literal and oddly endearing. Fried until golden and crispy and served with a mint yoghurt dip, these onion pakoras are the perfect starter for a family gathering. Right: Fresh herbs and spices make up ingredients for a vegetarian option. — Photos: AZLINA ABDULLAH/The StarAt home, pakoras are just as versatile. They can be served with cooling mint yoghurt dip, tamarind chutney or garlic yoghurt dip or eaten on its own.In this thick yellow-hued dish, the fritters soak up the tangy gravy like little flavour sponges, and are eaten with rice or flatbreads.For those expecting guests during the auspicious week of celebrations – including Tamil New Year, Ugadi, Vishu, Vaisakhi, Pohela Boishakh and Bohag Bihu – this pakora recipe makes for an excellent appetiser. Fresh herbs and spices make up the ingredients for this vegetarian dish enriched with a cool minty yoghurt dip.— AZLINA ABDULLAH/The StarToss in chickpea flour and rice flour until evenly distributed, then gradually pour in cold water to mix into a thick and sticky batter.— AZLINA ABDULLAH/The StarChill in the refrigerator to allow the flavours to develop.Add salt, spices, garlic and ginger, mixing thoroughly to ensure the onions are well coated and slightly softened.Coriander, mint, garlic, chilli powder, salt and Greek yoghurt blend into a refreshing dip.The mixture should clump together when pressed but not be overly wet.Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil, flattening slightly.
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