Mushroom Pakoda

Hmm... Just thinking of a nice snack for this evening. I remember mushrooms in my fridge. Oh ya, a simple pakoda I can make is mushroom pakoda.. I'm sure, people who does not want to taste mushroom can also crunch this pakoda. Its so easy and simple. On a rainy day, what will be so enjoyable other than crunching, munching a nice hot snack.

Ingredients:

Button Mushroom - sliced half cup
Dry Channa dhal flour(Besan) - 1/2 cup
Salt - 1/2 tsp(to taste)
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Water - more or less 1/2 cup (for making a dip)
Oil -  for deep frying

Procedure:

• Clean mushrooms in hot water like we do for cauliflower.
• Dry  them on a paper towel.

• Mix besan, salt,  and chilli powder. Add water little by little to make a dip consistency without lumps.

• Heat oil in a deep frying pan on a medium high heat, which will help cook the mushrooms.
• Dip mushroom slices in besan and deep fry them until golden brown. Flip them when one side is done.

• When done on both sides, take them out and remove excess oil using paper towel.
• Serve hot with your favorite dip like coriander chutney, yogurt, mint chutney, or with some sauce.