Naram Khichadi ja Pakora

Method

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1. 1

   Put the naram khichadi in a bowl. Add the grated carrot, chopped green chillies, chopped ginger, chopped coriander and mint leaves, salt, coriander seeds and lemon juice and mix well.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, mix the gram flour with the 1 tbsp oil and enough water to make a batter of pouring consistency. Add the khichadi mixture and mix thoroughly.

3. 3

   Heat the frying oil in a deep pan over a medium flame. When it is hot, drop in small balls of the batter (any shape), one at a time, until the kadai is full.

4. 4

   Fry the pakoras on a medium flame until golden brown.

5. 5

   Lift them out with a perforated spoon and drain off the excess oil.

6. 6

   Serve hot.