5 from 87 votes
Broccoli and Onion Pakora
This Broccoli and Onion Pakora recipe creates crispy, spiced fritters using chickpea flour batter mixed with turmeric, cumin, and cayenne for subtle heat. The chopped broccoli and thin onion slices add vegetable texture and flavor. Baked at high heat rather than fried, they develop a browned, crunchy exterior while maintaining tenderness inside. These pakoras serve well as snacks or appetizers paired with chutneys or sauces.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
72 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- cayenne pepper pinch
- ¾ -1 cup water as needed, add slowly
- 1 cup yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, lightly oil baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of high heat oil. (Or use parchment paper and no oil.)
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour with salt and spices and stir well. Add water slowly, only adding as much as you need to form a thick pancake batter, and whisk together until no lumps remain.
- Add thinly sliced onion and chopped broccoli to the batter and stir to incorporate.
- Spoon large dollops onto the baking sheet, spaced about 1-2" apart.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes on each side, flipping when bottoms of fritters have turned brown and crisped up.
- Serve with condiment of choice, alone, or over rice.
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Notes
- These pakoras work well as appetizers, snacks, or small plates served with dipping sauces like green chutney or a herby cilantro sauce.
- Pairing pakoras with masala chai is traditional in India and enhances the overall experience.
- Try sweet chili or creamy dairy-free yogurt sauces for a balance of heat and creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Calories
72kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
203mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
81IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 81IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.