Khichdi Ke Pakode

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Ingredients

1 cup	leftover khichdi
1 cup	gram flour (besan)
1 small	onion, finely chopped
1 small	green chili, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
0.5 teaspoon	red chili powder
0.5 teaspoon	cumin seeds
0.5 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
—	oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the leftover khichdi and gram flour.
2. 2 Add the chopped onion, green chili, and coriander leaves to the mixture.
3. 3 Season with red chili powder, cumin seeds, garam masala, and salt.
4. 4 Mix everything thoroughly to form a thick batter. If the batter is too dry, add a little water.
5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Once the oil is hot, drop small portions of the batter into the oil using a spoon.
7. 7 Fry the pakoras until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
8. 8 Remove the pakoras from the oil and drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
9. 9 Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.