How to make theeka pani
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firstly, in a mixi jar take 1 cup coriander, ½ cup mint, 1 inch ginger, 1 chilli.
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add ¼ cup water and blend to smooth paste.
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transfer the green chutney into a large bowl.
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add 1 cup tamarind extract. i have soaked a ball sized tamarind in water for 30 minutes, and squeezed out the juice.
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also add 1 tsp chaat masala, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp aamchur, pinch hing and 1 tsp salt.
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mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
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further, add 5 cup cold water and mix well adjusting the spices as required.
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now add 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint, half lemon and half onion.
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mix well and refrigerate to keep the pani chilled.
How to make pakoda
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firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup besan, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt and pinch hing.
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mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
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now add water as required and mix well forming a thick batter.
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beat for 2 minutes, to make besan batter airy and light.
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further add ¼ tsp baking soda, 1 onion and 2 tbsp coriander.
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mix well making sure everything is well combined.
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now take a small ball sized batter and drop it into the hot oil.
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stir occasionally, until the pakoda is cooked uniformly and turns golden brown.
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drain off the pakoda over the kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
How to make chatpate pani pakoda
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now drop the hot pakoda into the water and soak for 1-2 minutes.
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soaking pakoda in water helps to make them soft and also remove excess oil.
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now squeeze the pakoda slightly, and drop it into theeka pani.
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refrigerate for at least 1 hour to absorb all the flavours.
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finally, enjoy pani wale pakode recipe topped with boondi.
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Notes
- firstly, adding onion to besan batter gives extra crunchiness.
- also, you can prepare meetha pani and top before serving.
- additionally, make sure the pakoda batter is slightly thick, else it will be difficult to drop in oil.
- finally, pani wale pakode recipe tastes great when served chilled and prepared chatpata.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/pani-wale-pakode-recipe-pani-phulki/