Fresh Stringgreen Bean Pakora Fritters With Ginger Recipes

GREEN BEAN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Cut green tops from onions (save white portion for another use). Cut tops into narrow strips; soften in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain and rinse in cold water. Wrap each strip round a bundle of eight green beans; gently tie a knot., Place 1/2 in. of water in a large skillet; add bean bundles and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain on paper towels. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until lemon-colored. Stir in the flour, pepper and remaining salt. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into flour mixture. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Dip bean bundles in batter; fry a few at a time until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. , In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with fritters.

FRESH STRING/GREEN BEAN PAKORA FRITTERS WITH GINGER

Steps:

• You will also need 1 Recipe Basic Batter for Pakora Fritters.
• Prepare chat Masala if not store bought.
• Prepare basic batter, mix in the coriander, cumin, ajwain seeds & ginger. Add the beans to the batter.
• Heat the oil & fry the beans in 175-185° C oil. Transfer all the fried pakoras to paper napkins to soak of oil and then to a serving platter. Sprinkle the chaat masala on top, and serve.

FRESH GREEN BEAN PAKORA FRITTERS WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Prepare the chaat masala. Prepare the basic batter. Mix in the coriander, cumin, ajwain seeds, and ginger. Add the beans to the batter. Heat the oil and fry the beans as per directions in INFORMATION AND SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: __Frying Fritters (Pakorae Talna). Transfer all the fried pakoras to a serving platter, sprinkle the chaat masala on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SPICY GREEN SPLIT PEA PAKORA FRITTERS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the chaat masala. Soak the split peas in water to cover by 2 inches, about 4 hours, then drain.2. In a food processor, pulse together the ginger, green chili and bell peppers, onion, potato, carrots, greens, and half the split peas until just minced. (Do not over-process into a purée.) Remove to a bowl, mix in the remaining split peas, all the spices, baking soda, and salt. Then add the chickpea flour and mix well to make a semi-thick mixture. If the mixture seems too soft add more chickpea flour, and if it seems too dry add some water, and mix again.3. Heat the oil as per directions in INFORMATION AND SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: __Frying Fritters (Pakorae Talna). Carefully, using clean fingers or a spoon, drop 1-inch balls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry as directed in the box. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the chaat masala, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.