Method for preparing pakoda:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour along with salt, powder and baking soda with sufficient water.
2. Make a thick batter.
3. Add the carrot, onion and coriander leaves. Mix them well.
4. Heat oil in a pan, take small ball size amount from the batter and fry them well in medium flame, until they turn golden brown.
5. Drain them in kitchen towel and keep aside.

   Method for kurma:
   

   1. Heat 3 tsp. of oil in a pan, add the onion, saute till they turn translucent.
   2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute them well.
   3. Now add the chopped tomatoes, along with turmeric powder and cumin powder.
   4. Saute them until the tomatoes get cooked well.
   5. Grind ingredients for grinding to a smooth paste with sufficient water.
   6. Now add this with a little water and salt, allow it to boil unitl you get the thick consistency, (adjust the water accordingly to your thickness).
   7. Finally add the pakodas, garnish with coriander leaves.
   8. Tasty pakoda kurma is ready to serve.

   Courtesy: Veggie Paradise