Pakoras

I can honestly say I don't think I have ever deep fried anything in my life, but this weekend my very lovely neighbour brought me round some home cooked pakoras. Just the job for my seemingly endless cold. And then tonight, I couldn't think what to cook with all the bits of veg that needed using up in my fridge, so I thought I'd have a go at making them myself. They came out great, but I need to stop being so scared of the chilli. I can't do too hot, but I can do hotter than I think I can these days. I'll have to wait a little while until I try making them again though, because let's face it, this is not the healthiest way to get your 5 a day.