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Gobi Pakora (Cauliflower Pakoda)

Gobi Pakora is a crispy and flavourful Indian appetizer or snack. This cauliflower dish is perfect to serve with your favorite Indian mains or even as a snack with different chutneys or sauces.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower
  • 1-2 green chilis optional
  • 130 g gram flour
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder or seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder or seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 10 small curry leaves sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
  • A handful fresh coriander
  • squeeze of lemon
  • 130 ml water
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Cut the cauliflower into florets and reserve.
  2. Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix gram flour, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, curry leaves, cornflour, and bicarbonate soda using a large bowl.
  3. Add the fresh coriander, finely chopped, and a squeeze of lemon.
  4. Gradually pour the water into the mixture.
  5. Combine until all ingredients are incorporated and form a homogeneous batter. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more water. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more gram flour. You need a thick batter.
  6. Add the cauliflower florets into the batter and mix until all the florets are well-coated.
  7. Heat some vegetable oil in a non-stick pan to medium temperature.
  8. Drop the battered cauliflower florets into the pan once the oil is hot. You may need to make a few small batches if you are not using a large pan to ensure they don't stick.
  9. Cook until golden, turning them halfway to make sure they cook evenly on both sides.
  10. When cooked, take them out of the pan, and leave them on kitchen paper for a couple of minutes to remove the excess oil.
  11. Add a pinch of salt while still warm and serve.

Notes

  • We love making our own mint sauce by mixing some plain soy yogurt with fresh finely chopped mint, freshly squeezed lemon, and a pinch of salt. You can add some maple syrup to make it sweeter.

Nutrition Information

Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g Sodium 640mg (27%) Potassium 484mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 76IU (2%) Vitamin C 81mg (90%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116

% Daily Value*

Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 640mg 27%
Potassium 484mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 76IU 2%
Vitamin C 81mg 90%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.