Whole30 Veggie Pakora

Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these Whole30 Veggie Pakoras are a healthy twist on the classic Indian snack. Made with nutrient-rich zucchini, carrots, and red onion, this recipe swaps traditional flour for cassava flour, making it entirely Whole30-approved, gluten-free, and grain-free. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, these pakoras deliver a satisfying crunch and a burst of earthy warmth in every bite. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, they’re fried to perfection in coconut oil and served with your favorite Whole30-compliant dip or chutney. Ready in under 40 minutes, these easy veggie fritters are your go-to for a wholesome, flavorful treat that checks all the boxes for clean eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized, grated Zucchini
• 2 medium-sized, grated Carrot
• 1 small, thinly sliced Red onion
• 0.5 cup, chopped Cilantro
• 1 cup Cassava flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 cup, for frying Coconut oil

Directions

Step 1

Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Transfer the drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the grated carrots, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the zucchini. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the cassava flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the bowl with the vegetables. Mix thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 5

Add the water, a little at a time, and mix to form a thick batter that holds together when pressed. If the mixture feels too dry, add a splash more water; if too wet, sprinkle in a bit more cassava flour.

Step 6

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, shape into a rough patty, and carefully drop it into the skillet. Repeat with the remaining mixture, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 7

Fry the pakoras for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain an even fry.

Step 8

Transfer the fried pakoras to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Serve warm with your favorite Whole30-compliant dipping sauce or chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1626.4

Total Fat 114.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5282.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 8.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 202.9mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1588.4mg	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: 62.8%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 35.2%