Low Fat Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

Discover a healthier twist on a beloved Indian snack with these Low Fat Crispy Vegetable Pakoras—flavor-packed fritters that are baked instead of fried! Bursting with vibrant vegetables like shredded cabbage, carrots, peas, and bell peppers, these pakoras are perfectly spiced with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a hint of chili. Made with gluten-free chickpea flour and just a drizzle of olive oil, this recipe offers all the crunch and flavor of traditional pakoras without the guilt. Easy to prepare in under an hour, these golden-brown delights are baked to crispy perfection in the oven, making them the ultimate low-calorie appetizer or snack. Serve them hot with your favorite chutney for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 cup Cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 medium Carrot, grated
• 1 small Onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 medium Green chili, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0 Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, water, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix until smooth to form a batter.

Step 3

Add shredded cabbage, grated carrot, sliced onion, sliced bell pepper, thawed peas, cilantro, grated ginger, green chili, and baking soda to the batter. Mix until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 4

Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and gently fold it in to combine.

Step 5

Using your hands, scoop small portions of the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pakoras are golden brown and crispy around the edges. Flip them halfway through the baking time to ensure even crispness.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

Step 8

Serve hot with your choice of chutney or dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(796.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	792.5

Total Fat 24.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2859.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.4g
Protein 36.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 241.1mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 2140.6mg	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: 26.8%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 55.4%