Baked Chili Pepper Pakora

        One can't resist the temptation of deep fried pakoras. However, there is always a guilt attached while enjoying them. A healthy alternative to deep fried pakoras is baking them (either oil free or with minimal oil). They come out as crispy as their deep fried counterparts and are equally yummy as well. 

          So I baked these chili pepper pakoras that you should definitely try out. In fact, they are very easy to prepare and are completely hassle free. These crispy treats are just perfect with your evening cuppa. They also go absolutely well as an appetizer with any chutney, sauce, hummus or any kind of dip of your preference. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this healthy monsoon delight.

  

• 2 chili peppers, sliced
• 1/2 cup gram flour
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp. coriander roots, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted coriander powder
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• pinch of baking soda
• 1-2 tsp. oil

          In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (except oil). Add very little water and make a thick sticky batter. Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes.

          Grease a baking tray and put dollops of the batter. Drizzle few drops of oil on each of them and bake at 180 degrees C. in a preheated oven for 10 minutes. 

          Flip them over and bake again for 10 minutes more. Then grill them for 8-10 minutes on both sides till slightly browned and crisp. 

          Serve as a tea time snack or as an appetizer with chutney, sauce, hummus or any kind of dip of your preference. 

                    Mix all ingredients (except oil). Add very little water & make a thick 
                    sticky batter. Cover & keep aside for 15 minutes.

                    Grease a baking tray and put dollops of the batter. Drizzle few drops of oil on 

                    each of them.

                    Bake at 180 degrees C. in a preheated oven for 10 min. Flip them over
                    & bake again for 10 min. more. Then grill them for 8-10 min. on both
                    sides till slightly browned & crisp.

                  Serve as a tea time snack or as an appetizer with chutney, sauce, hummus or 
                  any kind of dip of your preference. .