Low Carb Veggie Pakora

Crunchy, golden, and bursting with flavor, these Low Carb Veggie Pakoras are a guilt-free spin on a beloved Indian classic! Made with a vibrant medley of zucchini, cauliflower, spinach, and red onion, these delicious fritters swap traditional flour for a low-carb blend of almond and coconut flours, ensuring they’re keto-friendly and gluten-free. Seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, and fried to crispy perfection in avocado oil, they’re a nutritious snack or appetizer that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfectly paired with mint chutney or a cooling yogurt dip, these pakoras are ideal for anyone seeking a healthy yet indulgent treat—ready in just 30 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Cauliflower florets
• 1 cup Spinach leaves
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 2 tablespoons Coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0 as needed Avocado oil (or another high-heat oil) for frying

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prep all the vegetables. Shred the zucchini using a box grater, chop the cauliflower florets into very small pieces, and finely slice the spinach and red onion.

Step 2

Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. This helps achieve a crispier texture in the pakoras.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.

Step 4

Add the prepared vegetables (zucchini, cauliflower, spinach, and red onion) and minced garlic to the bowl. Mix well to coat the vegetables in the flour and spice mixture.

Step 5

Slowly add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the batter just holds together. You may not need the full 0.5 cup, so add sparingly.

Step 6

Heat avocado oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium heat, ensuring the oil is about 1 inch deep for frying.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot (around 350°F or 175°C), use a tablespoon or your hands to scoop small portions of the batter and gently drop them into the oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Fry the pakoras for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove using a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat until all the batter is used.

Step 10

Serve the pakoras hot with mint chutney or a yogurt-based dip for a delicious, low-carb snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(706.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	914.6

Total Fat 66.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3720.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 30.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 376.6mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1320.4mg	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: 60.3%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 27.2%