Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

Dive into the irresistible crunch of Crispy Vegetable Pakoras, a beloved Indian snack bursting with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. These golden-brown fritters are made by coating a vibrant mix of grated carrots, thinly sliced potatoes, spinach, onions, and aromatic herbs like cilantro, garlic, and green chili in a lightly spiced chickpea flour batter. Infused with warming spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a hint of red chili powder, these pakoras are deep-fried to perfection, delivering a satisfying crispiness with every bite. Perfect as an appetizer or teatime snack, they pair beautifully with mint chutney or ketchup for a zesty dip. Quick to prepare and utterly addicting, these vegetable pakoras are a crowd-pleaser that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of India.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.75 cup water
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 medium potato, thinly sliced
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 piece green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and baking soda.

Step 2

Gradually add water to the dry mixture, stirring continuously until a smooth, thick batter forms. Add more water if necessary to achieve the right consistency.

Step 3

Add the grated carrot, potato slices, chopped spinach, sliced onion, cilantro, green chili, ginger, and garlic to the batter. Mix well to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat. Test the oil temperature by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.

Step 5

Carefully drop spoonfuls of the vegetable batter into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry the pakoras for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 6

Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.

Step 7

Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1565.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6831.9

Total Fat 721.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3220.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 38.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 295.0mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 2884.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.5%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 7.3%