Vegan Fish Pakora

Vegan Fish Pakora is a delightful Indian snack made with chickpea flour and seaweed, capturing the essence of traditional fish pakoras without using any seafood. Crispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside, these pakoras are perfect for a tea-time treat or as an appetizer.

Ingredients

• chickpea flour - 100 grams
• water - 150 ml
• nori seaweed sheets - 2 sheets, finely chopped
• turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• green chili - 1, finely chopped (optional)
• baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• oil for frying - as needed

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
2. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms.
3. Fold in the chopped nori seaweed, fresh cilantro, finely chopped onion, and green chili (if using).
4. Add baking powder to the batter and mix gently.
5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil carefully, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
7. Fry the pakoras until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
8. Remove the pakoras from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpea flour.
• Contains healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids from seaweed.

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