Pakoras (Indian Vegetable Fritters)

Name: Pakoras (Indian Vegetable Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 or 12 pieces
Ingredients: 250 g gram flour; 50 g rice flour or wheat flour; 250 g mashed potatoes or small pieces of cooked potatoes; 1 egg, beaten; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3-4 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped; 1-2 courgettes (zucchini), grated or finely diced; Handful finely chopped parsley or coriander; Handful finely chopped mint; 1-2 red or green chillies, finely minced, to taste; 1 heaped teaspoon garam masala or curry powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon turmeric; Salt, to taste; Oil, for frying

⏱️ 30 min

👥 10 or 12 pieces servings

"Crispy pakoras are a quintessential Indian street food snack, bursting with flavors from aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. This recipe uses gram flour batter packed with mashed potatoes, grated courgettes, spring onions, and herbs for an irresistible crunch outside and tender bite inside. Fry up a batch for the perfect appetizer or tea-time treat."

Method 3 Steps

1

Combine all ingredients except the vegetables and herbs in a bowl. Gradually add water to form a thick batter.
2

Stir in the vegetables and herbs until well combined.
3

Deep-fry spoonfuls in hot oil until golden brown. Serve hot.

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Pakoras (Indian Vegetable Fritters)

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Method 3 Steps

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