Description
Get ready for a crunchy, spicy treat with these Crispy Vegetable Pakoras! Perfectly golden and bursting with flavor, these Indian fritters combine potatoes, eggplant, and greens with a punchy blend of spices. Whether for a snack or appetizer, these pakoras are addictive and sure to please any crowd. Trust me, once you try these, you’ll want to make them again and again! #PakoraLove #CrispySnacks #IndianFritters
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 small russet potatoes (400g)
- 1 small eggplant (200g)
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- Freshly chopped cilantro and green chilis (optional)
Spices & Flour
- 1 to 1⅓ cups chickpea flour (besan)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (or Kashmiri chili)
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
Other
- ½ to 1 cup cold water
- Oil for frying
- Additional chaat masala for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- Peel and grate the potatoes and eggplant.
- Finely chop the onion, spinach, cilantro, and green chilis if using.
Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, combine the grated vegetables, chopped greens, chickpea flour, salt, red chili powder, chili flakes, chaat masala, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
- Gradually add cold water, stirring to form a thick batter that holds together but isn’t too runny.
Fry the Pakoras
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat for frying.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3–5 minutes per side.
- Remove pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with extra chaat masala and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by adding or reducing chili powders.
- For a gluten-free option, chickpea flour is naturally gluten-free but check labels if needed.
- Serve pakoras with chutney or yogurt dip for extra flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh and hot for maximum crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pakoras
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg