Onion Pakora
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Onion Pakora
Description
Onion Pakora involves slicing red onions thinly and mixing them with salt, chili powders, turmeric, crushed coriander seeds, green chili, and fresh coriander to infuse the mix with aromatic spices. Gram flour and rice flour bind the onions, and water is added just before frying to avoid making the batter too runny. Deep frying in medium-hot oil cooks the pakoras to a golden brown crisp over several minutes on each side.
The exterior becomes crunchy while the onion inside remains tender, offering a balance of texture. These pakoras are typically served with green chutney, providing a fresh, tangy contrast to the spice and richness of the fried fritters.
The recipe cautions that the batter should be fried immediately after mixing to maintain the right consistency and includes a test for oil temperature to ensure optimal frying. It also includes a note on nutritional facts for the dish's general reference rather than a guarantee.
Ingredients
- 3 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp chilli pepper crushed
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds Crushed
- 1 green chili
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- Coriander
- 100 g gram flour
- 50 g rice flour
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cut the red onions into thin slices and add into a bowl
- Add the spices to the onions and mix until evenly incorporated
- Add the gram flour and the rice flour then mix until well combined
- Gradually add the water and mix until well combined – do not leave the batter to sit and fry immediately otherwise the batter will become runny
- Heat a pan with oil for deep frying until medium-hot ensuring that the oil is not too hot – to test this you can add a small ball of the batter into the pan, and it should rise with tiny bubbles surrounding it
- Gently add the pakoras into the pan using a tablespoon or your hands - there should be tiny bubbles surrounding them – and allow them to cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown before flipping and allowing to cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the other side
- Serve alongside a dip of homemade green chutney and enjoy!
Notes
- Fry the pakora batter immediately after mixing to prevent it from becoming runny.
- Test oil temperature by dropping a small batter ball; it should rise with bubbles around it.
- Serve hot with green chutney for best flavor contrast.
- Nutritional information is provided for guidance only, not as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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