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Agastya or Hadga Flower Fritters or Pakora

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Agastya or Hadga Flower Fritters or Pakora

Description

Hadga (Sesbania Grandiflora) is also known as Agastya, Agathi, vegetable Hummingbird, Chogache is a medicinal plant. Roots, barks, leaves, roots are used in many medicines. Flowers are used in preparing different recipes like pakora, thalipeeth, bhaji, Soup etc and rich in Vitamin A. In this recipe, I have used white color Hadga flowers. Coated with besan or gram flour, seasoned with some spices and deep fried. It goes well with dal-rice, or as a snack. This dish is easy to prepare and tastes amazing.  

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 10-12 nos hadga/agastya/vegetable hummingbird flowers
  • 1 cups gram flour / besan
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 cups oil for frying
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste.
  • 1/2 cups water to make a thick batter

Directions

  • Wash, pat dry Hadga flowers.
  • In a bowl, take all ingredients excluding oil and water and flowers. Mix well.
  • Add water slowly at a time and make a thick batter.
  • Heat oil in a pan or wok.
  • Dip Hadga flower into the batter, coat properly from all the sides and fry on low- medium flame until golden and crisp.
  • Serve hot with dal rice or any dip or chutney
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Gram flour Kitty Party Dinner Party Savory Comfort Food Quick Beginner Cook Less than or equal to 10 ingredients Less than or equal to 10 steps Less than or equal to 30 min less than 30 Mins Stove Top For Large Groups Finger Food Snacks Vegetarian Kids-Friendly