Crispy Vegetable Pakoras
Embark on a culinary adventure with these delightful vegetable pakoras, a spiced and crispy treat reminiscent of Japanese tempura. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. Serve these golden delights with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable experience.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
16 g
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
5 g
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Saturated Fat
2 g
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Sodium
406 mg
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Sugar
4 g
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Fat
16 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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In a medium bowl, sift the chickpea flour to ensure a light and airy batter. (2 minutes)
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Add the crushed garlic, salt, ground coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala to the sifted flour. (1 minute)
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Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and gradually pour in the water, mixing continuously until a thick, smooth batter forms. Ensure there are no lumps for the perfect consistency. (5 minutes)
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In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature for the crispiest results. (10 minutes)
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While the oil is heating, dip the cauliflower florets and onion rings into the batter, ensuring each piece is fully coated. This creates the signature crispy shell. (8 minutes)
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Carefully add the battered vegetables to the hot oil in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and lowering the oil temperature. (2 minutes per batch)
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Fry the vegetable pakoras until they are golden brown and perfectly crispy, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per batch. (5 minutes per batch)
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Remove the pakoras from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. This ensures they remain crispy and not greasy. (2 minutes per batch)
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Serve immediately while hot and crispy with your choice of chili sauce, mint yogurt sauce, or sweet and sour sauce. (1 minute)
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of ajwain (carom seeds) or dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) to the batter.
Ensure the oil temperature remains consistent for even cooking and optimal crispiness.
Experiment with other vegetables such as spinach leaves, potato slices, or bell pepper strips for a variety of flavors and textures.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.6/ 5 ( 114 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Loyal Upton
Jun 30, 2025My family prefers these pakoras over store-bought ones now. Thank you for the delicious recipe!
Chet Bayer
Mar 27, 2024Easy to follow and the results were fantastic!
Mertie Rolfson
Aug 11, 2023I loved the tip about adding ajwain – it added such a unique flavor!
Ardith Herman
Jul 27, 2023These pakoras were a huge hit! The batter was perfectly spiced, and they came out so crispy.