Potato Pakora

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly spiced, Potato Pakora is the ultimate Indian snack to satisfy your cravings. Thinly sliced potatoes are coated in a flavorful batter made from chickpea flour, rice flour, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, carom seeds, and turmeric, then fried to perfection in hot oil. This popular street food delivers just the right balance of crunch and softness with every bite. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves, these pakoras pair beautifully with tangy chutneys or classic ketchup. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free, vegetarian delight is perfect for tea-time, festive gatherings, or if you're looking for a quick, comforting treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (gram flour)
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
• 2 cups Oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice them into thin, round slices about 1/8-inch thick.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, cumin seeds, and salt.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the dry mixture, whisking constantly to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The consistency should be moderately thick, almost like pancake batter.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh coriander leaves and stir them into the batter.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. The oil should be sufficiently hot, but not smoking. To test, drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should rise to the surface without browning immediately.

Step 6

Dip each potato slice into the batter, ensuring it's well-coated, and carefully slide it into the hot oil.

Step 7

Fry a few pakoras at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, remove the pakoras from the oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the potato pakoras hot with chutney or ketchup as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1188.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4908.6

Total Fat 458.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2492.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 40.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 171.4mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 3331.7mg	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: 82.6%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 14.2%