Instructions: Place 2 tsp. ghee and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Rub together until frothy. Add the remaining ingredients and combine well, using sufficient water to make a thick batter. Heat oil in a heavy frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil. Fry the pakoras until golden in color.

When cooked, drain the excess oil on a sheet of brown paper or paper towels. Serve hot with chutney.

South India" by Chandra Padmanabhan

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