Broccoli Pakora

Ingredients:-

• Broccoli florets - 15 or 20 nos
• Besan / Gram flour - 1 cup (10 tsp)
• Rice flour - 1 tsp
• Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
• Fennel powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
• Grated garlic -  1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Pinch of asafoetida
• Oil for deep fry
• Salt as per taste
• Baking soda - a pinch

Preparation:-

1.  Wash and dry the broccoli florets. 
2.  In a bowl, mix gram flour, rice flour, red chilly powder, fennel powder, cumin powder, grated  garlic, salt, asafoetida, turmeric powder and baking soda.
3.  Then add water to make a smooth batter. Set aside
4. Heat oil in a wok. 
5. When oil is hot, dip the broccoli florets in the batter and drop them one by one into the hot oil slowly.
6. Flip and fry until it turns golden brown in color.
7. Remove from heat and set aside to drain on paper towel.
8. Serve with any dip or chutney.