Delicata Squash Pakoras Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 small (1 1/2 pounds) delicata squash
• 4 cups canola oil or peanut oil
• 1/2 cup (62g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) chickpea flour (see recipe note)
• 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder or other mild chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons kasuri methi (dried fenugreek)
• 1/4 cup (50ml) vodka, chilled
• 2/3 cup (150ml) seltzer or club soda, chilled
• Flaky salt
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, packed
• Lemon wedges
• Mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or spicy aioli