PAKORAS - SPICY BATTER-DIPPED FRIED VEGGIES

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Pakoras - Spicy Batter-Dipped Fried Veggies image

Shandana, a friend from Pakistan, made these for me while in grad school... and I tried them out on my DD... who loved them as much as I did! You can use any vegetable you like... I tried quiet a few and liked them all! Makes a nice light meal too! (Similar to tempura)

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chickpea flour (Gram flour or Besan, available in Indian stores)
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste (or 1/2 t ginger powder)
3/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon ajwain (optional)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt
1/2 cup water (or more to make correct consistency)

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients together in bowl.
  • Add water and mix until batter is consistency of pancake batter.
  • Let batter sit for 10 to 15 minutes while you cut up vegetables (thinly sliced or julienned vegetables: carrots, potato, eggplant, onion, tomato, green pepper, mushrooms, or whatever you'd like to try).
  • Dip veggies in batter and fry until browned.
  • Also, you can chop up vegetables and mix them into the batter; fry by dropping spoonfuls in hot oil.

Joseph Joy
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so good!


yagami Raito
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These pakoras are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, crispy, and delicious.


IMRAN YOUSAFZAI
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I've never had pakoras before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're amazing!


May Hand
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These pakoras are a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


rasel ahamed
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I love dipping these pakoras in tamarind sauce. It's the perfect complement to the spicy batter.


abdi ginna
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These pakoras are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold.


Amoi Teddy
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I love that this recipe uses chickpea flour. It makes the pakoras gluten-free.


kennedy Atubwa
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These pakoras are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make them.


Connie Richardson
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I've made these pakoras several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a staple in my kitchen.


Britnie Boutwell
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I love the spicy batter in this recipe. It gives the pakoras a nice kick.


Bandhan Movies
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I made these pakoras for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about them.


Frhan Shah
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These pakoras are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


M Hammad
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and these pakoras fit the bill perfectly. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Islamic Boy
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I love that this recipe uses a variety of vegetables. It makes for a colorful and flavorful dish.


Kamal Acharya
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I'm not usually a fan of fried food, but these pakoras are an exception. They're light and airy, and the spices are perfectly balanced.


hoor ulain
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I've made pakoras before, but this recipe is by far the best. The batter is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Ajana
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These pakoras were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy batter and the tender vegetables inside. I will definitely be making them again.