Desi Chaap Pakode

Ingredients:

1. 250g soya chaap
2. 1 cup gram flour (besan)
3. ½ cup rice flour
4. ½ tsp cumin seeds
5. ½ tsp coriander seeds
6. ½ tsp fennel seeds
7. ½ tsp turmeric powder
8. ½ tsp red chili powder
9. ½ tsp garam masala powder
10. Salt to taste
11. ¼ tsp baking soda (optional)
12. Water as needed
13. Oil for frying

Instructions:

Preparation:

- Boil raw soya chaap in water until it become soft . Drain and set aside.

1. Chop soya chaap into small pieces.

2. In a bowl, mix gram flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt.

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Batter:

1. Gradually add water to the flour mixture and mix well to form a thick batter.

2. Add baking soda (if using) and mix well.

3. Add chopped soya chaap pieces to the batter and mix well.

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Frying:

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.

2. Drop spoonfuls of the chaap batter into the hot oil.

3. Fry until golden brown and crispy.

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Serve:

1. Drain excess oil on paper towels.

2. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.

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