Gobhi ke Pichke Pakore

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1 teaspoon dried mango powder 
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1½ cups gram flour 
• 2 tablespoons rice flour
• ½ teaspoon carom seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Oil for deep frying

Method

1. Wash the cauliflower florets and while still wet sprinkle with the dried mango powder, red chilli powder, salt and lemon juice. Mix well so that the masala is evenly spread.
2. Mix the gram flour with rice flour, carom seeds, turmeric powder and salt. Add sufficient water to make a thick batter. Set aside for fifteen minutes. 
3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Dip each floret in the batter and deep fry till golden brown in colour. Drain. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Press with the back of a katori till flattened.
4. Deep fry again in hot oil till nicely crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
5. Serve hot with ketchup.