How to make Kand ke Pakode -
Thin slices of kand or purple yam dipped in a flavourful gram flour batter and deep-fried
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Purple yam (kand) (कंद), Gram flour (besan) (बेसन)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Kand ke Pakode Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Kand ke Pakode Recipe
Purple yam (kand) peeled 250 grams
Gram flour (besan) 1 1/2 teaspoons
Rice flour 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida 1 pinch
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Black peppercorns crushed 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder 2 teaspoons
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Lemon juice 2 teaspoons
Baking soda 1 pinch
Oil to deep fry
Chaat masala to sprinkle
Tomato ketchup to serve
Method
Step 1
Take gram flour in a bowl, add rice flour, asafoetida, red chilli powder, crushed black peppercorns, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, salt, lemon juice and sufficient water, whisk well to make a semi-thick batter. Add baking soda and mix well.
Step 2
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
Step 3
Cut thin slices of purple yam. Dip each slice of purple yam slide into the hot oil. Deep- fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 4
Arrange the pakode on a serving platter, sprinkle some chaat masala over them and serve hot with tomato ketchup.
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