Pakora (also called fritters) is a crispy, deep-fried snack made with gram flour—perfect for rainy days or tea time 😋
🧅 Ingredients
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1–2 potatoes (thinly sliced) OR onions (sliced) OR spinach leaves
- 1–2 green chilies (chopped)
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric (haldi)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (zeera)
- 1 tsp coriander seeds (crushed)
- Salt to taste
- Water (to make batter)
- Oil (for frying)
🍳 Method
- In a bowl, mix besan, salt, red chili, turmeric, cumin, and coriander seeds.
- Add water slowly to make a thick batter (not too runny).
- Add sliced vegetables and mix well to coat them.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
- Drop small portions of batter into hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Serve hot with green chutney or tamarind chutney
- Best enjoyed with a cup of chai ☕
💡 Variations
- Aloo Pakora – potato slices
- Pyaz Pakora – onion fritters
- Palak Pakora – spinach leaves
- Mixed Pakora – combo of veggies
If you want, I can give you a super crispy street-style pakora recipe or a baking/air-fryer version 👍
