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Vegetable Fritters (Pakora)

Vegetable Fritters (Pakora recipe image
This Indian appetizer features Chickpea flour (besan, Unbleached all-purpose flour, Baking soda, Cream of tartar, Sea salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 338.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Indian appetizer features Chickpea flour (besan, Unbleached all-purpose flour, Baking soda, Cream of tartar, Sea salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1/2 cup Unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Tumeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asafetida (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup Cold water
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
Directions
  1. 1
    Oil, for frying 1 c Sliced potatoes (1/4" thick) 1 c Cauliflower florets 1 c Chopped bell pepper
  2. 2
    Blend flours, baking soda,
  3. 3
    cream of tartar, salt and spices.
  4. 4
    Gradually whisk in water and lemon juice to make a smooth batter the consistency of heavy cream.
  5. 5
    Set aside.
  6. 6
    Heat about 3" oil in a large skillet or deep fryer.
  7. 7
    Dip vegetables in batter to coat.
  8. 8
    Immerse in hot oil, turning to cook evenly, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.
  10. 10
    Cover and place in a warm oven while cooking remaining pakoras

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 338.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1221.3mg51%
Total Carbohydrate 70.4g24%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 9.4g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allpurpose, appetizer, asafetida, baking, besan, blending, cayenne, chickpea, cold, coriander, cream, cumin, flour, fritters, frying, indian, juice, lemon, optional, pakora
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