Description
Learn how to make delicious Crispy Vegetable Pakoras, a popular Indian snack made with mixed vegetables coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to perfection. These crispy fritters are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Vegetables:
- 1 green chili (finely chopped, optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
Other:
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup water
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, baking soda, salt, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, chili powder, and grated ginger. Add the sliced onion, cabbage, carrot, spinach, green chili, and cilantro. Mix to coat the vegetables. Gradually add water to form a thick batter.
- Fry the Pakoras: Heat oil in a skillet. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add a tablespoon of cornmeal to the batter.
- Experiment with different vegetables like zucchini or bell pepper.
- Ensure the oil is hot for the crispiest results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 pakoras
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
