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Vegetable Pakora

Crispy Vegetable Pakora Your New Favorite Snack Delight

Discover the joy of Vegetable Pakora, crispy fritters filled with vibrant veggies and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Chickpea flour can also use gram flour
  • 1/4 cup Rice flour can substitute with cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin essential spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric for color and health benefits
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder adjust for desired heat
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavors
  • 1/2 cup Water add gradually to mix
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion sliced thinly
  • 1 cup Grated carrot sweetness and color
  • 1 cup Shredded cabbage or substitute with spinach
  • 1 medium Diced bell pepper choose your favorite color
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 medium Hot red chili chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
For Frying
  • 2 cups Neutral oil for frying

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

How to Make Vegetable Pakora
  1. In a mixing bowl, blend chickpea flour, rice flour, ground cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually pour in water while mixing until you achieve a thick, smooth batter.
  3. Gently fold in the thinly sliced onion, grated carrot, shredded cabbage, diced bell pepper, fresh ginger, and chopped hot red chili.
  4. In a skillet, heat enough neutral oil over medium heat for frying.
  5. Using a spoon, scoop manageable portions of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
  6. Once cooked, remove the pakoras and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pakoraCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve with a tangy yogurt dip for an extra burst of flavor.

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