- In a large bowl take ½ cabbage. make sure to shred the cabbage slightly thin. add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt. squeeze and mix well. now add ½ cup besan, ½ cup rice flour and ¼ cup cornflour. mix well making sure the flour is coated well to the flour. further, pour 2 tbsp hot oil over the mixture and mix well. pour oil makes the pakoda crispy. now taking a small ball sized mixture and drop in hot oil. deep fry keeping the flame on medium. stir occasionally, until the pakoda turns golden brown and crisp. drain off over kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Serve hot.