Low Fat Vegetable Pakora

Satisfy your cravings for crunchy, savory snacks with this guilt-free Low Fat Vegetable Pakora recipe! Perfectly spiced with a blend of turmeric, cumin, and coriander, these baked pakoras are made with chickpea flour and loaded with wholesome vegetables like carrots, zucchini, spinach, and onions. Unlike traditional deep-fried versions, these pakoras are baked to golden perfection, ensuring a light and crispy texture with minimal oil. This easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal appetizer, tea-time snack, or healthy party dish. Serve these gluten-free delights with mint chutney or a dollop of low-fat yogurt for an irresistibly flavorful treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground chili powder (optional)
• 1 medium Carrot, grated
• 0.5 medium Zucchini, grated
• 1 small Onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Spinach leaves, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease it with the olive oil.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, baking powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, chili powder (if using), and salt.

Step 3

Gradually add the water to the dry mixture, whisking continuously until you achieve a thick, pancake-like batter. Adjust water quantity if needed.

Step 4

Add the grated carrot, grated zucchini, sliced onion, chopped spinach, chopped cilantro, and grated ginger to the batter. Mix until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 5

Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out small portions of the batter-coated vegetables and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each pakora.

Step 6

Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the pakoras halfway through, until they are golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with mint chutney or low-fat yogurt dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(652.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	635.2

Total Fat 14.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1598.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 33.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 237.7mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2218.1mg	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: 19.8%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 59.4%