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Indian Pakora

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Indian pakora snack with spicy onion and red pepper fritters served crispy with chili sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 146
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup water
  • Oil for frying
  • Chili sauce for serving

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine sliced onion and red pepper.
  3. Add chickpea flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour in water and mix until vegetables are coated in thick batter.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into hot oil.
  6. Fry until golden and crisp, turning once.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve warm with chili sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1102IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fry in small batches for even cooking.
Adjust chili powder for preferred heat level.
Serve immediately for best crispness.

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