Capsicum Pakodas

Capsicum pakodas, with their crunchy exterior and tender, spicy filling, make a perfect snack during the rainy monsoon season in Goa.

- Aditi Malhotra

As the rain pours down and the air fills with the scent of wet earth, these delightful fritters offer a burst of flavor, ideal for enjoying with a cup of hot chai while watching the monsoon mists roll in from the sea.

INGREDIENTS

2 large capsicums, sliced into 1/2-inch rings

1 cup gram flour (besan)

2 tablespoons rice flour

1 teaspoon red chili powder