10-Minute Pakoras
These easy pakoras are the perfect quick and flavorful snack! Packed with vegetables and seasoned with aromatic spices, they’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Whether you're craving a savory treat or a fun appetizer, these pakoras come together in no time and are sure to satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 big jalapeno
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ⅓ cup cashews
- 1" ginger sliced
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ cup chickpea flour (besan)
- ¼ cup rice flour toasted
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp ajwain seeds
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp water
- Oil to fry
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: julienne the onion, jalapeno, ginger, and curry leaves, chop the cilantro and cashews. Add the rice flour to a large skillet and toast for about 5 minutes over medium heat, it will still be white in color. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the onion and sprinkle the salt over it. Follow with jalapeño, cilantro, ginger, curry leaves, and cashews. Mix until combined.
- Add the besan flour, toasted rice flour, cumin, ajwain seeds, chili flakes, oil, and water. Mix until combined— the mixture will be sticky but it should still hold it's shape, if it's running you will need to add more flour.
- To a wok over medium-low heat, add about 2" of oil and heat to 350F. When the oil is ready, add about 2 tablespoons of the batter into the oil and fry until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain onto a paper towel.
- Serve warm!