Vegetable Pakora

Vegetable Pakora are crispy, deep-fried fritters made with a variety of vegetables and chickpea flour, seasoned with aromatic spices. This delicious vegan dish is perfect as a snack or a light lunch, served with tangy chutney.

Ingredients

• Chickpea flour - 100 grams
• Water - 150 ml
• Potato - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Spinach - 50 grams, chopped
• Cauliflower - 100 grams, cut into small florets
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon
• Oil - for deep frying

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, water, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and baking soda to make a smooth batter.
2. Add the sliced potato, onion, chopped spinach, and cauliflower florets to the batter, mixing well until all vegetables are coated.
3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
4. Carefully drop spoonfuls of the vegetable batter mixture into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
5. Fry until the pakoras are golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch, turning occasionally for even cooking.
6. Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.

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