Description
Crispy Vegetable Pakoras are a delicious and crunchy snack made from a variety of vegetables coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as potatoes, cauliflower, spinach, and bell peppers), finely chopped
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring until you achieve a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the vegetables.
- Fold in the chopped mixed vegetables until they are well coated with the batter.
- In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.
- Using a spoon or your hands, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter-coated vegetables into the hot oil. Fry in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the pakoras for about 4-5 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add a tablespoon of rice flour to the batter.
- You can also experiment with different vegetables like zucchini or eggplant for variety.
- For a spicier kick, add finely chopped green chilies to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg