Veg Pakoda Recipe

Among the well-known Diwali snacks Veg Pakoda is very easy to prepare at home.



Ingredients

* Onion-2
* Greenchilli- 2
* Potato-1 big
* Carrot-1
* Curry leaves
* Besan flour
* Cumin seeds-a pinch
* Salt -as needed
* Red chilly powder-1/2 tsp
* Turmeric powder-a pinch


Method

* Grate onion, potato &carrot into thin &even length.
* Make a thick mixture with besan flour and water.
* Add chili powder, salt turmeric &cumin seeds(crushed) .mix well
* Now add the grated vegetables & mix well.
* Heat a pan with enough oil for deep frying (say 2 cups)
* When the oil is really hot, put small amounts of the mixture into it &deep fry until light brown.(it make stick together so add little by little and try to separate &avoid sticking while putting each next one.)There will be little sticking on to each other, which is ok. Take from oil and allow draining oil by placing on a kitchen towel tissue paper.
* Try with ketchup or pudina chutney

Benefits of gooseberry

Indian gooseberry, better known as amla, is botanically known as Emblica officinalis. This fruit is powerpacked with a host of nutrients offering tremendous health benefits. Amla may not be pleasant to the tastebuds because of its sour and
bitter taste but that should not deter one from eating it. Here are some of the health benefits of amla:
    Amla is one of the most potent natural sources of vitamin C available in nature. When vitamin C is taken in the form of supplements, it is not easily absorbed by the body. Eating amla is one of the best ways to have your body absorb vitamin C.
    Rich in anti-oxidants that are known to protect against the formation of free radicals in the body, amla is good for preventing
    the risk of cancer.
    Because it contains anti-inflammatory properties, amla is beneficial for reducing inflammation due to joint pains and arthritis.
    Amla is a fruit that is high in fibre and therefore it is useful for treating constipation.
Possessing sedative properties, amla can be used to alleviate stress and thus help in treating sleep disorder like insomnia by aiding in better quality sleep. To heal mouth ulcers, gargle using water mixed with fresh amla juice.
To seek relief from menstrual cramps, having fresh amla juice mixed with a ripe banana, two to three times a day is helpful.
    To seek relief from cold and cough, take two tablespoons of fresh amla juice along with a teaspoon of honey, two to three times a day.