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Pakora (Crispy Vegetable Fritters)

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Crispy pakoras made with chickpea flour, spices, and vegetables. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect for snacking or sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chickpea flour besan
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp chili powder optional
  • Salt to taste
  • ¾ cup water as needed
  • Vegetables choose 2-3
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small potato thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cauliflower florets
  • ½ cup spinach leaves
  • Oil for shallow or deep frying

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk chickpea flour, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add water, mixing until a thick, smooth batter forms.
  3. Add vegetables to the batter and toss until well coated.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet or pot over medium heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into hot oil.
  6. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
  7. Remove and drain briefly on paper towels.
  8. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 406IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Batter should be thick enough to cling to vegetables
Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding
Serve with chutney, yogurt sauce, or lemon wedges

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