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Pakora

Name: Pakora
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour (besan); 1/2 cup water; 1 onion, sliced; 1 potato, sliced; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; Salt to taste; Oil for frying

Crispy golden fritters with a light, airy batter and tender vegetables tucked inside—pakora delivers satisfying crunch with warm spices like cumin and chili heat. The chickpea flour coating fries up beautifully in minutes, creating an irresistible snack that's perfect for chai time or as an appetizer when you want something quick and impressive.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Mix chickpea flour, water, cumin, chili powder, and salt into a thick batter.
2
Dip sliced onion and potato into the batter, coating evenly.
3
Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium-high heat.
4
Carefully drop battered vegetables into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
5
Remove pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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