Besan French Fries
Servings - 4
INGREDIENTS
Gram flour - 200 grams
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Red chili - 1/4 teaspoon
Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon
Water - 180 milliliters
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Oil - 1 1/2 tablespoons
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger - 2 teaspoons
Green chili - 2 teaspoons
Curry leaves - 1 tablespoon
Water - 1 tablespoon
Ketchup - 80 grams
Water - 1 tablespoon
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Oil - for brushing & frying
PREPARATION
- In a mixing bowl, add 200 grams gram flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon red chili, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 180 milliliters water and mix it well.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil and mix it well.
- Rest the batter for 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds and stir well.
- Add 2 teaspoons ginger, 2 teaspoons green chili, 1 tablespoon curry leaves and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon water and stir well.
- Then, add 80 grams ketchup and mix it well.
- Add 1 tablespoon water and mix it again.
- Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Remove it from heat and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Heat some oil on a tawa, add the prepared batter on it and spread it evenly.
- Cook for 2 - 3 minutes on medium heat and flip it gently.
- Cook for another 2 - 3 minutes.
- Remove it from heat and place it on a board.
- Cut it into french fries shape.
- Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain it on an absorbent paper.
- Serve hot with prepared sauce.
