Pakora (Gramflour Fritters)

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 3
Delicious Pakora recipe for tea time snacks or appetizers
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup chickpea flour
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon of roasted and ground cumin
1/2 - 1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 -7 ounces water
thinly sliced potato
thinly sliced aubergine
thinly sliced zucchini
chopped spinach ( if using , just bunch up some chopped spinach , dip it in teh batter and immerse slowly in oil , the ch )
1 whole green chili

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
230
Sugar
1g
Fat
6g
Pakoras are an extremely popular street food in India and now around the world. They are an all-time favorite tea time snack or appetizer, crispy, savory, and perfectly paired with a cup of hot tea or chutney. The taste of Pakoras is such that even those who do not like vegetables will enjoy them. The vegetables used in Pakoras are sliced and coated with a spicy batter made from chickpea flour and deep-fried until crispy, giving them a crunchy exterior and a soft and fluffy interior. They are easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl add chickpea flour. Mix in red chili powder, salt, cumin, coriander seed and baking soda. Then mix with water to make a smooth batter.
2.Heat oil in a deep pan or wok. Dip sliced potato, aubergine, and zucchini in the batter and then carefully drop them in the hot oil.
3.Fry until both sides turn golden-brown then remove from the oil and lay on a kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil.
4.Optional step to fry the whole green chili in the hot oil and serve it as a side with Pakoras.

PROS

Pakoras are a crispy and delicious tea time snack or appetizer.

They can be made with variety of vegetables and with a little creativity added with dips and sauces they make a perfect party food.

CONS

Pakoras are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may be allergic to some vegetables used in Pakoras, therefore care should be taken to serve with awareness.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pakoras are made from chickpea flour which is a great source of protein, dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates, thus a good option for vegetarians and vegans.
Some of the vegetables used in Pakoras are rich in vitamins and minerals like potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and K.

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