Air-Fried VEGETABLE PAKORA WITH TAMARIND DIPPING SAUCE

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I love Indian food—especially these shredded veggies that are covered in a thick chickpea flour and spice batter. Be sure to try these with a variety of veggies. —KH

MAKES ABOUT 14 PAKORAS

1 cup (90 g) chickpea flour

1 tbsp (7 g) ground coriander

1 tsp salt

½ tsp chili powder (optional)

½ cup (120 ml) water

1 cup (150 g) thinly sliced onion

1 cup (125 g) shredded carrot

Spray oil (optional)

Mix the chickpea flour, coriander, salt and chili powder together in a large bowl. Add the water and mix. It should be a thick mixture but able to stay together. Add more water as needed.

Stir in the onion and carrot. Line your air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper. Get about 2 tablespoons (30 g) of the pakora mixture and place it on the parchment.

Repeat until you have a single layer. If you want to use the spray oil, lightly coat the tops. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes and turn. Then spray them with oil again, if using, and cook for 5 more minutes.

These are great with the tamarind sauce.