Bhindi and Karela Pakoda

Ingredients:

• Karela (Bitter Gourd) - 3/4 Cup (finely chopped)
• Bhindi (Ladies finger) - 1 Cup (finely chopped)
• Besan - 3/4 Cup
• Garlic - 3-4 cloves (finely chpped with the outer cover)
• Jeera - 1/4 Tsp
• Red Chilly Powder - 1 1/2 Tsp
• Turmeric powder - pinch
• Ajwain - pinch
• Hing - pinch
• Salt - 1 Tsp
• Water - 1 Tbsp (if required)
• Oil - for deep frying

Method:

• In a mixing bowl put in finely chopped karelas and salt, keep for half an hour.
• Now add all ingredients except water, mix well. If required add water using a spoon.

• Heat oil and deep fry pakodas.
• Serve with Green Chutney / Sauce.

Note:

• Its okay to get a shapeless pakodas, i used to call this as Ameoba pakodas.