Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe OvenHalf Mix Appetizer* Recipe

Half Mix Appetizer* Recipe

Inspired by The Oven
Time1h
Serves2

Comes with 1 cauliflower pakora, 1 eggplant pakora, 1 potato pakora, 1 veggie samosa, 2 chicken pakoras, and 1 papadum. Serves 2.

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Ingredients

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Pakoras

Papadum

Method

Pakoras

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter

    In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, water, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to form a thick batter.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Cut cauliflower, eggplant, and potato into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Fry the Pakoras

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Dip pieces of vegetables into the batter and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Samosa

  1. 4

    Prepare the Dough

    Mix all-purpose flour, salt, and a little water to form a smooth dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, garam masala, and salt.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Samosas

    Roll out the dough into circles, cut in half. Fill with the potato mixture and shape into triangles. Seal the edges.

  4. 7

    Fry the Samosas

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the samosas until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Chicken Pakoras

  1. 8

    Prepare the Batter

    In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt to form a batter.

  2. 9

    Prepare Chicken

    Coat diced chicken in the batter.

  3. 10

    Fry the Chicken Pakoras

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Papadum

  1. 11

    Cook the Papadum

    You can roast the papadum over an open flame or fry in hot oil until crisp.

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