Ingredients

• 1 heaped cup - gram flour
• 1 tbsp - rice flour
• 2 cucumber (grated coarsely or finely chopped)
• 1 - onion (sliced)
• 3 tbsp - coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 3 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 1/4 tsp - carom (ajwain) seeds
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - sesame seeds
• 2-3 pinches asafoetida
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp - hot oil
• 2 slices - bread
• oil to deep fry
• salt to taste

How to Make Cucumber Pakodas

• Sprinkle some salt over cucumber and chopped onions. Toss and keep aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
• Add all other ingredients except bread and oil.
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan till smoky.
• Moisten bread lightly and crumble into mixture.
• Mix and drop a few dumplings in hot oil.
• Fry on medium flame till golden and crisp.
• Drain onto absorbent kitchen paper.
• Repeat for remaining batter.
• Serve hot and crisp with sauce or sweet chutney.