Pakoras Recipe

Crispy, golden Pakoras – a delightful Indian snack! This easy recipe delivers perfectly spiced fritters, a family favorite. Get ready to experience a taste of India in just 17 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 33.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.7 (9 Reviews)
Pakoras 12

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pakoras

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How to Make Pakoras

  1. Whisk together the besan (gram flour), rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, and water in a large bowl until you have a smooth batter. The consistency should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.
  2. Finely chop the onions, green chilies, and cilantro.
  3. Gently fold the chopped onions, green chilies, and cilantro into the batter.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium-high heat.
  5. Once the oil is hot (a small piece of batter should sizzle immediately), carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil.
  6. Fry the pakoras in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from becoming soggy.
  7. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove the pakoras from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  9. Serve the pakoras hot with your favorite chutney or sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g