Description
Crispy golden onion pakoras made with spiced chickpea flour batter and thinly sliced onions, fried until crunchy on the outside and tender inside. Perfect as a snack or appetizer with lemon wedges and chutney.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- 1 small green chili, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- About 1/3 cup water
- About 2 cups oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced onions, chickpea flour, rice flour, green chili, cilantro, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add water, mixing until a thick batter forms that evenly coats the onions.
- Take small handfuls of the mixture and carefully drop them into the hot oil without overcrowding the pan.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Keep the batter thick to ensure crisp pakoras.
- Maintain steady oil temperature to prevent sogginess.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg