Vegetable Pakora
Crispy and flavourful, these vegetable pakoras make for a perfect snack or starter, ideal for weeknight cravings.
Method
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, cumin seeds, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt.
- 2
Add the sliced potato, onion, spinach, and cauliflower to the mixture.
- 3
Mix well, adding water gradually until a thick batter coats the vegetables.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- 5
Once the oil is hot, spoon small portions of the batter-coated vegetables into the oil.
- 6
Fry until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Ingredients
- •1 tsp salt
- •1 cup spinach, chopped
- •1 cup water
- •2 tbsp oil
- •1 large potato, thinly sliced
- •1 large onion, thinly sliced
- •1 cup cauliflower florets
- •1 cup gram flour (besan)
- •1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
- •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- •1 teaspoon garam masala
- •1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Notes
- •Serve with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for dipping.
- •Variation: Add other vegetables like broccoli or sweet potatoes.
- •Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for a day and reheated in the oven for crispiness.
- •Adjust spice levels by adding more or fewer green chillies as preferred.
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