Pakora Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Besan (chickpea flour)
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 Onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Potato, sliced thinly
• 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
• A Pinch of Baking Soda
• Salt to taste
• Oil for Deep Frying

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, add besan, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
2. Add water and mix well to form a smooth batter with no lumps.
3. Add thinly sliced onions, potatoes, green chillies, and ginger garlic paste. Mix well, making sure the vegetables are coated well with the batter.
4. Heat oil for deep frying in a pan on medium heat.
5. Once the oil is hot enough, drop a spoonful of the vegetable mixture into the oil and fry until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
6. Remove the fried pakoras with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
7. Enjoy hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney or tomato ketchup.

Verdict

Pakoras are perfect as a snack or appetizer, and this recipe yields crispy and delicious pakoras. The addition of potatoes and onions gives it a crunchy texture and enhances the flavor. The combination of spice and crunch makes it the perfect snack for a rainy evening.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney or tomato ketchup. It pairs well with masala chai as well.