Vegan Pakora

Vegan Pakora are crispy, golden fritters made from a variety of vegetables coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter, perfect for a delightful Indian lunch. These savory snacks are not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making them a great addition to any meal.

Ingredients

• Chickpea flour - 100 grams
• Water - 120 ml
• Cauliflower florets - 100 grams
• Spinach leaves - 50 grams
• Potato - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil - for deep frying

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, water, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, baking powder, and salt to form a smooth batter.
2. Add the chopped vegetables (cauliflower, spinach, potato, onion, and green chili) to the batter and mix until well coated.
3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the vegetable-batter mixture into the oil.
4. Fry the pakoras in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
5. Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
6. Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, which aids in digestion.
• Contains protein from chickpea flour, supporting muscle health.

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