Crispy Onion Pakora Indian style
Onion Pakora, a crispy Indian snack, features sliced onions in spiced chickpea batter, deep-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 2-3 tablespoons rice flour (optional, for extra crispiness)
- 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- A pinch of baking soda (optional)
- Water, as needed
- Oil, for deep frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, rice flour (if using), cumin seeds, carom seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- Add a little water at a time to form a thick batter. It should be thick enough to coat the onions well.
- Add the sliced onions and green chilies to the batter and mix well. Make sure the onions are evenly coated.
- Fry the Pakoras:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter-coated onions into the hot oil. Fry until the pakoras are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the pakoras using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve:
- Serve the onion pakoras hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.
Enjoy your crispy, flavorful onion pakoras!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Protein: 4-6g
- Fat: 8-10g
- Fiber: 2-3g
- Sodium: Depends on the amount of salt used
This is a rough estimate and can vary based on the exact ingredients and quantities used.
I hope you enjoy making and eating these!