Batter-Fried Vegetables
["3/4 c. cornstarch", "1/4 c. unsifted flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/2 c. water", "1 egg, slightly beaten", "1 qt. corn oil", "4 c. cut up vegetables (zucchini, carrots, onions, mushrooms or peppers)"]
["In bowl, stir together first five ingredients.", "Stir in water and egg until smooth.", "Pour corn oil into large skillet to depth of 1/2-inch, filling no more than 1/3 full.", "Heat over medium heat to 375\u00b0.", "Dip vegetables a few at a time, into batter.", "(Stir batter occasionally.) Carefully add vegetables to hot oil, a few pieces at a time.", "Fry, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.", "Drain on paper towels."]
["cornstarch", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "pepper", "water", "egg", "corn oil", "vegetables"]