Sabsige soppu pakora / Dill pakoda

A yummy snacks/appetizer prepared with sabsige soppu (dill leaves) and onions. Enjoy this teatime snacks with your family, especially during the monsoons.

Servings: Serves 2–3

Ingredients:

1 cup chickpea flour (besan)

3–4 tbsp rice flour (optional)

½ cup sabsige soppu (dill leaves), finely chopped

1 medium sized onion, finely chopped

1 green chilli, finely chopped

¼ tsp turmeric powder (optional)

¼ tsp red chilli powder

A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Salt to taste

½ cup water or as required

Oil for deep frying (2 cups)

Method:

1. In a wide bowl, combine all the ingredients for batter and add water little by little to make thick batter.
2. The batter should be of dropping consistency but not too thin.
3. Heat oil in a deep kadhai.
4. When the oil is hot, drop a spoonful of batter in it.
5. Fry the pakora over medium heat till it is crispy and golden from outside. Approx. 3–4 mins.
6. Then, take them off and drain on paper tissues. Sabsige soppu pakoras are now ready to taste.
7. Serve them warm and crispy with tomato ketchup (or chutney of your choice) and hot Indian Masala Chai.