Vegetable pakora is a pure vegetarian dish, which everyone seems to love. There are lots of different versions of this recipe, this one is my very own (popular because of its crunch). Why buy the frozen ones when this is so easy to make at home?

1/2 cup rice flour

1 cup gram flour

2 tbs black sesame seeds

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tbs ginger and garlic paste

1 tsp coriander powder

Cold water

Juice of half a lemon

Oil for deep frying as needed

Salt

2 medium carrot, thinly sliced

1 onion, thinly sliced

3 capsicum (different colours), thinly sliced

1 medium courgette, thinly sliced

1 medium aubergine, thinly sliced

1 small cabbage, shredded

In a bowl mix ginger, garlic, sesame seeds with the spices, flour and vegetables. Then add little bit of water at a time making sure the vegetables are coated lightly. Do not put too much water in. Check the seasoning and keep on the side for 10 minutes. Heat the oil. Spoon out the pakora mixture a tablespoon at a time into the oil and fry until golden brown (make sure not to burn them). Finish in a 180* oven for ten minutes before serving. Serve with chutney or raita.