Cauliflower Panko Pakoras

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup club soda
• 2 egg whites
• 24 ounces cauliflower florets, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 475°f in a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 c panko, baking soda and remaining spices. whisk in lemon juice and club soda. set aside.
• 2 in a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy.
• 3 whisk whites into flour mixture. using your hands, add cauliflower and combine until all florets are coated. place remaining panko in a bowl. lift florets, one at a time out of batter and toss in panko.
• 4 place on a large baking sheet coated with oil. bake until brown and crispy, about 20 minutes.