Description
Crispy Vegetable Pakoras are delightful Indian fritters made with a mix of vegetables coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried until golden and crunchy. These vegan and gluten-free snacks are perfect for any gathering or as a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Batter:
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water (or as needed)
Vegetables:
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small potato, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach or cabbage
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, mix chickpea flour, rice flour, baking soda, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Gradually add water to make a thick batter.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate onion, potato, carrots, spinach, green chilies, and cilantro into the batter until well-coated.
- Fry the Pakoras: Heat oil in a skillet, drop spoonfuls of the mixture, and fry for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.
Notes
- Experiment with various vegetables like cauliflower, zucchini, or bell pepper.
- To enhance crispiness, maintain a thick batter and avoid overcrowding the frying pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 pakoras
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
