Delicata Squash Pakoras

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

For serving

• Flaky salt

• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, packed

• Lemon wedges

• Mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or spicy aioli

Description

Trim the ends of the delicata squash and cut it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membrane, which you can discard. Then, cut the squash into 1/8-inch half-moons.