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Mixed Vegetable Pakora Baked
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Mixed Vegetable Pakora Baked

Mixed Vegetable Pakora Baked is an oven-prepared version of a traditional fried Indian snack, combining finely chopped cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, onion, and vibrant spices like ajwain, cayenne, and chaat masala. Binding with chickpea flour and semolina, the vegetables are coated without battering and baked to develop a lightly crisp exterior. The inclusion of fresh herbs like cilantro and optional mint brings freshness and complexity to the dish. The result is a spiced, savory vegetable pakora with a tender but firm texture.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 loaded cup cauliflower florets, raw
  • 3/4-1 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2-3/4 cup broccoli florets raw or steamed
  • 1/3 cup carrot baby or chopped
  • 1/3 cup potato chopped, raw or cooked
  • 1 green chili
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1/4 cup cilantro packed chopped or a small bunch
  • 1 tbsp mint optional, leaves
  • 1/3 tsp ajwain carom seeds or toasted cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or more
  • 1/2 tsp salt to 3/4 tsp
  • 1 tsp chaat masala dry mango powder, or amchur
  • 2 tbsp semolina flour use brown rice flour to make gluten-free
  • 2/3 cup chickpea flour or more
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • water as needed

Instructions

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  1. Chop the veggies roughly into similarly sized chunks or florets (1 to 1.5 inch). Add all the chopped vegetables, green chili, ginger, cilantro and mint in a food processor and pulse a few times to make a evenly finely chopped or grated state. You can also add a 1/3 cup or more greens of choice at this step.
  2. Transfer to a bowl. Mix in the spices, salt, 1/3 tsp chaat masala and semolina.
  3. Add the chickpea flour to the bowl, sprinkle the baking soda all over and mix in (or mix the baking soda into the chickpea flour before adding). Add a tbsp or so more chickpea flour if needed. You need just a light coating of flour on all the veggies. See pictures above.
  4. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes so the veggies can leak some moisture into the flour. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F / 220ºc.
  5. Add oil and a sprinkle of a water (1 -2 tsp) to the bowl and mix in. Depending on the vegetables, you might or might not need more water. The mixture should not be a batter, but should stick into balls with your hands. Add water a tsp at a time till the mixture just starts tot stick.
  6. Using your hands or a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, place scoops on parchment lined baking sheet. Keep the scoops small, around 1.5 inches, so the veggies can cook through. Spray oil (or brush) on the pakoras.
  7. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Cool for a minute. Sprinkle the remaining chaat masala and serve with mint chutney or tamarind date chutney or ketchup or sauces of choice.

Notes

  • For best texture, chop vegetables uniformly and pulse to a fine but not pureed consistency before mixing.
  • Baking at 425°F produces a crispy exterior without deep frying, reducing oil use but preserving flavor.
  • Serve warm with a fresh mint chutney made from mint, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and a small amount of fruit for sweetness.
  • Consider adding turmeric or varying the vegetables with zucchini, sweet potato, or seasonal squash for different flavors.
  • Using brown rice flour instead of semolina makes the recipe gluten-free.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 588mg (25%) Potassium 540mg (11%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2645IU (53%) Vitamin C 36.4mg (40%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 588mg 25%
Potassium 540mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2645IU 53%
Vitamin C 36.4mg 40%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

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