Crispy Vegetable Pakoras Recipe ๐ฅ๐ฟ
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Vegetable pakoras are a delightful treat, featuring crispy fried potatoes, spinach, and onion rings enveloped in a flavorful gram flour batter. These savory bites are perfect as appetizers or snacks and pair wonderfully with tangy tamarind and coriander chutneys. Easy to make and bursting with spicy goodness, they’re hard to resist!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup gram flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup water (plus more if needed)
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp ghee
- 2 onions, sliced into rings
- 2 potatoes, thinly sliced
- 8-10 spinach leaves
- Tamarind chutney, for dipping
- Coriander chutney, for dipping
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, salt, and cayenne pepper. Gradually add water, stirring until a thick batter forms. |
| 2 | Stir until the batter is thick and smooth, adjusting consistency with more water if necessary. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes. |
| 3 | After resting, add chopped green chilies, cilantro, and ghee to the batter. Mix well to incorporate the flavors. |
| 4 | Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. |
| 5 | Dip vegetable pieces (onion rings, potato slices, and spinach leaves) into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated. |
| 6 | Carefully place the coated vegetables into the hot oil, frying in batches until they turn crisp and golden brown. |
| 7 | Once fried, remove the pakoras from the oil and drain excess oil on paper towels. |
| 8 | Serve the vegetable pakoras warm with tamarind chutney, coriander chutney, and hot onion relish for dipping. Enjoy the crispy goodness! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 223
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 475.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 40.4g
- Fiber: 6.4g
- Sugar: 6.9g
- Protein: 8.8g
Recipe Notes:
- You can find tamarind and coriander chutneys at any Indian or Pakistani grocery store. Alternatively, feel free to use your favorite dipping sauce.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the pakoras to achieve a crispy texture.
- Experiment with different vegetables like cauliflower florets or bell pepper strips for variety.
- These pakoras are best enjoyed fresh and hot but can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven for later snacking.
- Adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less cayenne pepper and green chilies.
