Cauliflower pakoras with tamarind raita - River Cottage

Ingredients

• 1 medium-large cauliflower (about 800g), trimmed
• Sunflower oil, for frying
• 150g gram flour (chickpea flour)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• A good shake of cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• 6 heaped tablespoons plain (full-fat) yoghurt
• A large handful of coriander, chopped (optional)
• 2 teaspoons tamarind paste or mango chutney
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper