Gluten-Free Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

Delight your taste buds with these Gluten-Free Crispy Vegetable Pakoras, a flavorful and guilt-free spin on the classic Indian street food! Made with a wholesome blend of chickpea flour and rice flour, these golden-fried fritters are naturally gluten-free and packed with vibrant veggies like spinach, carrots, onions, and potatoes. Spiced with aromatic turmeric, cumin, coriander, and a hint of chili, every bite bursts with bold, savory goodness. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these pakoras are fried to perfection and make an irresistible snack or appetizer. Pair them with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes. Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a crunchy indulgence, these gluten-free pakoras are sure to satisfy!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.5 cup Rice flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 cup Finely chopped spinach
• 1 Thinly sliced onion
• 1 Grated carrot
• 1 Green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 Large potato, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 cups Oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, sift together chickpea flour, rice flour, baking soda, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking until you get a smooth and thick batter. The consistency should be such that it coats the back of a spoon.

Step 3

Fold in the chopped spinach, onion, grated carrot, green chili, cilantro, and sliced potato until all the vegetables are well coated with the batter.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Make sure the oil is hot enough by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.

Step 5

Carefully drop spoonfuls of the vegetable batter into the hot oil, taking care not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 6

Fry the pakoras in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, approximately 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon, remove the pakoras and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

Step 8

Serve the pakoras hot with your choice of chutney or dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1687.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7237.9

Total Fat 720.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2929.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 45.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248.7mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 3540.1mg	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: 85.8%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 11.8%