Cauliflower Bajji or Cauliflower Pakora

Ingredients:

Besan 1 cup

Rice flour 1/2 cup

Cauliflower 1/2 medium sized

Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

Baking soda 1 pinch(optional)

Oil for frying

Salt as needed

Preparation:

1. Cut the cauliflower into florets. Heat water when it is boiling switch off the stove.  Add the cauliflower  pieces to it . After 5 minutes drain the water.

2. In a bowl add besan, rice flour , soda, salt and red chilli powder and mix well.  Add cauliflower pieces to it and mix well.This batter should not be thick or thin.

3.Heat a pan and add oil to it after oil is heated turn to medium flame and put the batter dipped cauliflower pieces in the oil. Fry uniformly on all sides .

Serve with chutney or ketchup