Squid Pakora Recipe – Sybaritica

These Squid Pakora are tasty take a common Indian appetizer, in which Squid, Bell Pepper, and Jalapeño are deep-fried in a spicy batter.

• ¾ cup Squid sliced into fine shreds 2-3 inches long;
• ¼ cup Besan.
• ¼ cup Red Bell Pepper finely shredded;
• ¼ cup Jalapeño Pepper finely shredded;
• 1 tbsp. Turmeric;
• ½ tsp. ground Black Pepper;
• ½ tsp. Cayenne Pepper;
• 1 tsp. Coriander Seed coarsely ground;
• Salt.

• Toss the Bell Pepper and Jalapeno shreds with a half-teaspoon of salt, let wilt for 30 minutes, then rinse them and squeeze out excess water.
• Blend the flour with the spices and a pinch of salt and then stir in enough water to make a medium thick batter. Let the batter sit for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Heat a pot of oil for deep-frying and then blend the squid and pepper shreds into the batter mixture.
• For each Pakora, scoop out a dollop of mixture with a Tablespoon, allowing excess batter to drip back into the bowl, and fry it in the oil until golden.
• Repeat as necessary, being sure to not to overcrowd the pot with more than a few at a time.
• Drain the Pakoras on Kitchen Paper and serve hot with a dipping sauce of choice.