Vegan Battered Vegetables

Batter

1. Sieve the chickpea flour and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl and mix them together.
2. Add half the water and stir to bring together a smooth thick paste.
3. Stir in the remaining water.

Battered Vegetables

1. Line the baking tray with a few pieces of kitchen towel and set aside.
2. Chop the chosen vegetables into chunks no bigger than 4cm/1½” in any direction.
3. Put some water into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
4. Add the vegetables and cook for 2-4 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat, drain and dry the vegetables with kitchen paper.
6. Put some oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
7. Dip the vegetables into the batter, shake off any excess and slowly slide it into the hot pan.
8. Cook over a medium heat turning the vegetables until golden on all sides. About 4 - 10 minutes depending on the size of vegetable and the heat.
9. OR cook batter covered vegetables in a deep fat fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Remove cooked vegetables to the prepared baking tray and keep warm.
11. Repeat with remaining vegetables.