How to check if the oil is hot enough to fry

• Heat oil in a deep frying pan, wok or karahi.
• Test the temperature of the oil by dropping a bit of the batter into the oil. If there isn’t any bubbling, then the oil isn’t ready. If it’s furiously bubbling and there is smoke, that’s too hot. If the temperature is perfect the batter ball will take a dip and immediately float to the surface of the oil and change color.
• At this perfect temperature, add the item (Pakora/ Vegetable/ Meat) into the oil using a small scoop or spoon.

Samosas prepared by Debarshi, right from scratch.

 Photo taken at a Chat café in Atlanta: Phulki with Jeera Jal

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