Pagarkai Fry

Makes : 4 serves

Ingredients:

Pagarkai – ½ kg

Salt – 1 ½ teaspoon

Chilli powder – ½ teaspoon

Turmeric powder - ¼ teaspoon

Hing – ¼ teaspoon

Besan – 4 teaspoons

Rice flour – 2 teaspoons

Tamarind extract – 2 teaspoons

Oil – adequate to deep fry

Method:

  1. Cut pagarkai into thin slices.
  2. Dilute the tamarind extract with a tumbler of water.
  3. Boil sliced pieces in this water. (Be cautious not to overcook)
  4. Add salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, hing , rice flour & besan.
  5. Mix all ingredients thoroughly sprinkling some water if needed.
  6. Heat oil & fry pieces till golden brown.