Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsR & R's Curry ExpressVeg. Pakora Recipe

Veg. Pakora Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Assortment of deep-fried golden brown fritters, onion, spinach and potatoes in chickpea batter.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Batter

Oil for frying

Method

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the onion and set aside. Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and chop them roughly. Peel the potatoes and grate them or cut them into thin strips.

Making the Batter

  1. 2

    Prepare the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while mixing until a smooth, thick batter forms. The batter should be thick enough to coat the vegetables.

Frying the Pakoras

  1. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.

  2. 4

    Coat the Vegetables

    Add the sliced onions, chopped spinach, and grated potatoes to the batter. Mix well to ensure that all the vegetables are coated with the batter.

  3. 5

    Fry the Pakoras

    Using a spoon or your hands, drop small portions of the vegetable-batter mixture into the hot oil. Fry in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

  4. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Once fried, remove the pakoras from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.

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