Onion Pakora Roll Recipe
The Onion Pakora Roll is a delightful and lip-smacking snack, perfect for your tea-time cravings during the monsoon season. This Indian-inspired dish features crispy, flavorful onion pakoras wrapped in a soft tortilla with fresh vegetables, making it an ideal treat for both snack time and quick weeknight dinners.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Frankie/Wrap:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tortillas (or large roti) | 4 |
| Veeba Carrot Cucumber Sandwich Spread | 4 tablespoons |
| Tomato, julienned | 2 |
| Cucumber, julienned | 1 |
| Onion, thinly sliced | 1 |
| Chaat Masala Powder | For seasoning |
For Onion Pakora:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Gram flour (besan) | 1 cup |
| Rice flour | 1/4 cup |
| Onions, thinly sliced | 3 |
| Coriander (Dhania) leaves, finely chopped | Small bunch |
| Green Chilli, finely chopped | 3 |
| Ajwain (Carom seeds) | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Enos Fruit Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Red Chilli powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Turmeric powder (Haldi) | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Oil | For pan frying |
For Green Chutney:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Coriander (Dhania) leaves, chopped | 1 cup |
| Mint leaves (Pudina) | 1 cup |
| Curry leaves | 1/2 cup |
| Roasted peanuts (Moongphali) | 1/2 cup |
| Ginger, finely chopped | 1 inch |
| Green Chillies, chopped | 2 |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Lemon juice | From 1 lemon |
| Salt | To taste |
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Green Chutney
To start with the Onion Pakora Roll, first prepare the green chutney. In a blender, combine coriander leaves, mint leaves, curry leaves, roasted peanuts, ginger, green chillies, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Grind everything into a smooth paste, adding a little water as necessary. Set the chutney aside.
Step 2: Make the Onion Pakora Batter
Next, prepare the onion pakora. In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour (besan), rice flour, thinly sliced onions, coriander leaves, green chillies, ajwain, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, enos fruit salt, and salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. Gradually add water to form a thick batter for the pakoras. Adjust salt and spice levels according to your taste.
Step 3: Cook the Onion Pakoras
For frying the pakoras, we will use a Kuzhi Paniyaram pan (or any similar pan with small cavities). Preheat the pan on medium heat, and add a few drops of oil into each cavity. Spoon the pakora batter into the cavities and cook on medium heat, flipping the pakoras occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. Once done, transfer the pakoras to a platter and set aside.
Step 4: Warm the Tortillas
Now, heat a little oil in a pan and lightly warm the tortillas on both sides. Once they are warm, transfer them to a flat surface to prepare for wrapping.
Step 5: Assemble the Onion Pakora Roll
To assemble the roll, spread a generous amount of Veeba Carrot Cucumber Sandwich Spread over the warmed tortilla. Add a few slices of fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and the crispy onion pakoras in the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle some chaat masala powder over the pakoras for an added zing. Drizzle the freshly prepared green chutney over the ingredients, then roll up the tortilla to form a wrap.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your Onion Pakora Roll warm with a hot cup of Adrak Chai (spiced ginger tea) for the ultimate monsoon snack experience. This dish is perfect for an evening snack or a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that will surely delight everyone at your table.
This Onion Pakora Roll Recipe brings together the perfect combination of crispy, spicy pakoras with fresh, flavorful vegetables, wrapped in a soft tortilla. Itβs a fun and tasty twist on the traditional Indian pakora and an ideal choice for any occasion when youβre craving something light, crunchy, and delicious.
