UNCLE BILL'S VEGETABLE PAKORAS

Steps:

• BATTER.
• Sift flour into a mixing bowl.
• Add turmeric, cumin, chili powder and salt; mix well.
• Gradually ad warm water and mix to a semi-thick batter; set aside.
• VEGETABLES.
• In a medium size cooking pot, add potatoes, cover with water and bring to boil.
• Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• When potatoes are cooked, drain and mash potatoes; set aside to cool slightly.
• Chop cauliflower florets into small pieces; set aside.
• In a large frying pan, melt butter on medium heat.
• Add onions, garlic and ginger and sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add cauliflower, peas, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper; cover and sauté for another 3 minutes.
• Add this mixture to the slightly cooled potatoes and mix well to incorporate.
• Using a teaspoon, spoon mixture by spoonfuls.
• Rub your hands with some olive oil and form the spooned mixture into balls.
• Flatten to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Dip into batter so that they are covered with batter, let excess drain off.
• In a frying pan, heat canola oil to 375°F.
• Drop battered pakoras into the hot oil and fry for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side until they are light brown.
• Add more oil if required.
• Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
• Serve with your favorite yogurt dip or ketchup.
• YOGURT DIP.
• In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper and refrigerate for 1 hour before using.