Masala Pakora + Chai Combo (Rainy Day Special)

 Masala Pakora + Chai Combo (Rainy Day Special)

1. Onion Masala Pakora (Crispy Fritters)

Ingredients:

• 2 onions (sliced thin)

• 1 cup besan (gram flour)

• 2 green chilies (chopped)

• A handful of coriander leaves (chopped)

• ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• Salt to taste

• Water (very little – just enough to bind)

• Oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients (except oil) in a bowl. Don’t add much water — let the onions release moisture.

2. Heat oil in a kadai.

3. Drop small amounts of the mix into the oil.

4. Fry until golden brown and crisp.

5. Serve hot with chutney or tomato ketchup.

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☕ 2. Masala Chai (Spiced Indian Tea)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water

• 1 cup milk

• 2 tsp tea powder

• 1-inch ginger (crushed)

• 2–3 cardamom pods (crushed)

• Sugar to taste

Steps:

1. Boil water with ginger and cardamom.

2. Add tea powder and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.

3. Add milk and sugar. Simmer for another 3–4 minutes.

4. Strain and serve hot.

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✅ Optional Add-Ons:

• Bread pakora, aloo bonda, or sweet corn chat

• For dessert: Try sooji halwa or hot gulab jamun if you have them