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Apart from colors, the festival of Holi is known for its traditional cuisines. Several scrumptious recipes are prepared in every Indian home on the occasion of Holi. Apart from full course meal, varieties of snacks are prepared on this occasion. Some of the popular snacks include Namak Pare, Dahi Bhalle, Papadi and Vegetable Pakoda. Made of several vegetables like potato, cabbage, spinach wrapped in chickpea flour or besan, Vegetable Pakoda is an extremely scrumptious light snacks that can be served with any sweet dish. In general, people serve it along with Gujiya and Dahi Bhalle. It is very easy to prepare and hardly takes half an hour to be ready to be served. If you also want to make this easy-to-make snack item, this Holi, scroll down for the recipe.

Vegetable Pakora Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan)
2 tbsp Oil
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1-2 each Chopped Green Chilies (Jalapeno)
1/2 cup Water
1 Potato
1 small Cauliflower
2 Cabbage
5 sliced Spinach
1 1/2 cup Sliced Onion

Method

Boil the potato until just tender, peel and chop finely.
Finely chop cauliflower and onion. Shred the cabbage and spinach.
Mix first set of ingredients well. Beat in a blender for 4-5 minutes to incorporate air (this will make the batter fluffier).
Let batter rest 1/2 hour in a warm place.
Add the vegetables and mix in evenly.
Deep fry in oil that is heated to 375"
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
Serve with cilantro or mint chutney or tomato ketchup