A Forgotten But Incredibly Delicious Traditional Dish from Zahedan /How to Make Authentic Zahedani Pakora/ Crispy & Tasty – Balochi Style!

Ingredients
🧅 1 medium onion
🌿 A handful of parsley
🥦 Other vegetables of your choice
🌾 1 cup chickpea flour
🌾 1 cup wheat flour
🧂 ½ tsp turmeric
🍚 ½ tsp ginger powder
🧄 ½ tsp garlic powder
🧂 1 tsp salt
🧅 ½ tsp onion powder
🌶️ 1 tsp red chili powder
🌿 1 tsp cumin and coriander seeds (ungrinded)
🌱 ½ tsp instant yeast
💧 1 small cup lukewarm water

Steps:

1. Prepare the Veggies 🥔

• Chop your veggies (onion, potato, spinach, etc.) into small pieces.

2. Make the Batter 🥄

• In a large bowl, mix chickpea flour, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt.

• Add water little by little, mixing until you get a thick batter. It should hold the vegetables well.

3. Add Vegetables 🥒

• Add the chopped vegetables to the batter and mix them in. You can also add chopped coriander for extra flavor.

4. Heat Oil 🍳

• Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. You can check if it's hot by dropping a small bit of batter into the oil. If it sizzles and rises to the top, it's ready.

5. Fry the Pakoras 🍽️

• Drop spoonfuls of the batter mixture into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

• Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy (about 4-5 minutes).

6. Drain the Oil 🧻

• Once the pakoras are done, remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

7. Serve & Enjoy 🥳

• Serve your pakoras hot with chutney or ketchup. Enjoy your crispy, flavorful snack!