Pakora Recipe
Mixed vegetable fritters, deep-fried in chickpea batter.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Batter
Frying
Method
Preparation of Vegetables
- 1
Batter Preparation
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Add Water
Gradually add water to the dry mixture while stirring to form a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Combine and Coat
- 4
Combine Vegetables with Batter
Add the chopped vegetables to the batter and mix until they are well coated.
Frying
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. To check if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.
- 6
Fry the Pakoras
Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the vegetable-batter mixture into the oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- 7
Drain Excess Oil
Once fried, remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Serve Hot
Serve the pakoras hot with mint chutney or ketchup.