Vegan Paneer Pakoda
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, this Vegan Paneer Pakoda transforms a beloved Indian street food into a plant-based delight. Made with firm tofu as a dairy-free alternative to paneer, each cube is coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter infused with aromatic garam masala, cumin, and a hint of red chili for a perfect balance of heat and flavor. The addition of rice flour ensures maximum crunchiness, while chat masala adds an irresistible tangy kick. Deep-fried to perfection, these bite-sized treats make an ideal appetizer or snack, especially when served hot with tangy mint chutney or ketchup. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy traditional flavors with a modern twist.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams Firm tofu
- 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
- 2 tablespoons Rice flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Chat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.75 cup Water
- 500 ml Oil for deep frying
Directions
Step 1
Drain and press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, chat masala, and salt.
Step 3
Add baking soda to the flour mix. Slowly add water little by little while stirring to make a smooth and thick batter. The batter should coat the tofu cubes without dripping excessively.
Step 4
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Step 5
Dip each tofu cube into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated, and gently drop it into the hot oil. Do not crowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
Step 6
Fry the tofu cubes until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
Step 7
Remove the pakodas from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Step 8
Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup as an accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1238.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5334.0 |
| Total Fat 528.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 73.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1731.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 103.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.4g | |
| Protein 73.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 717.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1792.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories