Plantain Fritters / Kale Podi

Recipe Type: Indian                                 Yield: 4
Preparation Time: 10 mins                      Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:
12 plantain slices
1/2 tsp of chilly powder
1 cup of chickpea flour (besan)
1/2 tsp of asafoetida
1/4 salt
1/2 cup of water
1/4 turmeric powder
1/2 tsp of cumin seeds
1 cup of oil
1/4 tsp of carom (ajwain) seeds (optional)

Method:
1. In a bowl add chickpea flour, salt, asafoetida, chilly powder, carom seeds (optional), cumin seeds and water. Mix well. Make thick paste.

2. Now dip plantain slices in the chickpea batter.

3. Heat oil in a sauce pan. Deep fry the coated plantain on both sides. It will take 4 mins to cook.

4. Serve hot with chutney or tomato sauce.