Recipe: Shrimp Pakoda

It is a delicious snack and a great starter

Ingredients:
200 gms of shrimp (clean it properly and then de-vein it very carefully)
¼ tbsp lime juice
¼ tbsp roasted cumin powder
Salt to taste
Garlic paste
Red chilly powder
One cup besan/chickpea flour
A pinch of baking powder
¼ cup finely chopped onions
2 finely chopped green chilli

Method:
1. Toss the shrimp with ¼ tsp of lime juice, ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder, garlic paste, red chili powder and salt. Leave it aside to be marinated for about 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Mix 1 cup of besan/chickpea flour, a pinch of baking powder, 1/4 tsp of red chili powder, salt to taste, 3/4 cup or 1 cup of water to make a smooth batter.

3. To the batter add about 1/4 cup of finely chopped onions and 2 green chili, finely chopped (this is optional).

4. Heat oil in the kadhai and deep fry them. The samosas are ready to be served.

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