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Pakoras

Pakoras are a popular Indian snack made by deep-frying spiced gram flour-coated vegetables until golden and crispy.
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, snacks
Cuisine: Indian, pakistani
Keyword: pakoras
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tbsp ajwain carom seeds
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 500 g gram flour besan
  • 3 g baking soda
  • 230 ml water
  • 1 small onion finely sliced
  • 1 medium potato thinly sliced or grated
  • 1 handful spinach chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients

  • Finely slice the onion and potato.
  • Chop the spinach and fresh coriander. Set aside.

Crush the Coriander Seeds

  • Use a pestle and mortar to crush the coriander seeds until coarsely ground.

Mix the Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, add the onion, potato, spinach, fresh coriander, crushed coriander seeds, chili flakes, turmeric, ajwain, cumin seeds, salt, gram flour and baking soda.
  • Pour in the water and mix everything thoroughly by hand until well combined.

Heat the Oil

  • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat (170–180°C).

Fry the Pakoras

  • Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, you'll know the oil is ready if the batter begins to bubble!
  • Fry until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through (5-6 minutes per batch).

Drain & Serve

  • Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  • Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.