As Ramadan evenings unfold, there’s something deeply comforting about crispy pakoras paired with chai. This year, we revisited a family favorite—**Fulkopi Pakora**—but with a twist that’s lighter, nourishing, and bursting with flavor. No hype, just *real food* for moments that matter.
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**🍃 Why This Recipe Stole Hearts in 2023**
- **Guilt-Free Crunch**: Light batter, no heavy frying.
- **Spice-Kissed Comfort**: Warm turmeric, cumin, and ginger for digestion-friendly warmth.
- **Vegan & Gluten-Friendly**: Swap flour for rice powder if needed!
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**✨ The Recipe (Soul Food, Simplified)**
**Ingredients**:
- 1 medium cauliflower (cut into rustic florets)
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup spinach (finely chopped, optional for greens)
- ¼ cup chickpea flour (*besan*)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or rice flour (extra crisp!)
- Salt to taste
- Water (as needed)
- Oil for shallow frying
**Method**:
1. **Prep the Cauli**: Blanch florets in salted boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, pat dry.
2. **Spice It Up**: Toss florets with turmeric, coriander, cumin, pepper, and salt. Let them marinate 5 mins.
3. **Batter Magic**: Mix chickpea flour, cornstarch, ginger, spinach, and water (start with 3 tbsp—aim for pancake-like consistency).
4. **Crispy Fry**: Coat each floret, shallow fry in medium-hot oil until golden. Serve blazing hot with tangy tomato chutney.
**Pro Tip**: Air-fry at 180°C for 12 mins if avoiding oil!
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**🍅 Pair It With**:
- Freshly sliced cucumbers + mint yogurt dip
- A story about your first Ramadan memory (share in the comments!)
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