PAKORAE

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This is a really tasty snack we usually have in our country, with tea, on a rainy day. Besan is ground chick peas; it's also known as gram flour, and you can find it at Indian stores. Serve with ketchup or chili sauce for dipping.

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
¾ cup water
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground turmeric
2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the besan, water, salt, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander seeds, onion, and jalapeno pepper until it forms a smooth mixture with no flour lumps.
  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is sizzling hot, drop dough by tablespoonfuls, and fry until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot with ketchup or chili sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 298.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

camouflage Zone
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These pakoras were a lot of work to make, and they didn't taste that great.


Sin Nombre
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pakoras didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Larry Hyatt
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The pakoras were a bit greasy for my taste.


Nadun Sathsara
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These pakoras were a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them.


Rim Saihi
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I've never had pakoras before, but these were delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jannette Beam
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These pakoras are a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Renee Wilkinson
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I'm not a great cook, but these pakoras turned out great. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Abdelaziz Mohamed Amine
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I made these pakoras for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Jackson Ellsworth
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These pakoras were the perfect appetizer for my dinner party. They were light and flavorful, and they didn't overpower the main course.


Arif Khan
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. These pakoras are definitely going into my regular rotation.


MD Susan
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I love that this recipe uses all fresh vegetables. It makes the pakoras so much more flavorful.


eclipse sleep
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These pakoras were so easy to make. I had them ready in under 30 minutes.


Itss Naomi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pakoras turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Beau Newell
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I'm not usually a fan of pakoras, but these were amazing. The batter was so crispy and the vegetables were so tender.


Asfandyar Khan
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These pakoras were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in minutes.


Urmi Sheikh
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I've made pakoras many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The pakoras were so light and fluffy, and the spices were perfectly balanced.


Nahid Siddik
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These pakoras were absolutely delicious! The batter was crispy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I especially loved the combination of potatoes, onions, and peppers.