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Pakora Recipe (With Potatoes)
5 from 9 votes

Pakora Recipe (With Potatoes)

This pakora recipe (with potatoes) is a traditional Pakistani recipe for fritters made with gram flour, onions, potatoes, spices, and herbs.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 421 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour aka besan
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds aka zeera
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds aka dhania
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves dried, aka methi
  • 1 teaspoon ajwain seeds aka carom seeds
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds aka anar dana
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoon cornflour
  • 1 green chili see notes
  • ¼ onion large
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro
  • 2 baby potato
  • 10 curry leaves optional
  • ⅔ cup water (see notes)
  • 2 cups neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil

Instructions

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  1. Mix the besan, cornflour, and baking soda in a bowl and stir to mix.
  2. Add the water to the dry mix and stir well till there are no longer any lumps.
  3. Mix in the spice powders, whole spices, and dried herbs in that order and mix.
  4. Finely dice the onion, potatoes, green chilies, cilantro, and curry leaves (see notes)
  5. Add all of the chopped fresh ingredients to the prepared batter.
  6. Heat the 2 cups of oil to 375° F (190° C)
  7. Add one heaping tablespoon of batter at a time and batch fry the pakoras till they are a medium golden brown (see notes)

Notes

  •  Green Chillies - I use serrano chilies, which are spicier than jalapenos. Depending on the level of heat you want, Thai chilies are for when you want your pakoras super spicy, serrano gives a good kick but won't send smoke out your ears, and jalapenos are for when you want less heat. If you wish to make the pakoras really mild, deseed the chilies.
  • I use serrano chilies, which are spicier than jalapenos. Depending on the level of heat you want, Thai chilies are for when you want your pakoras super spicy, serrano gives a good kick but won't send smoke out your ears, and jalapenos are for when
  • Curry leaves - These are available at specialty Asian stores and add flavor to many Asian recipes. I love them in my pakoras, but they're optional. If you decide to get a bunch, they store well in the freezer.
  • These are available at specialty Asian stores and add flavor to many Asian recipes. I love them in my pakoras, but they're optional. If you decide to get a bunch, they store well in the freezer
  • Water -  Adding cold water will help make your batter crispier. 
  • Potatoes - To be cooked, the potatoes must be very finely chopped—almost the same size as the onions.
  •  To be cooked, the potatoes must
  • Frying - When spooning the batter into the oil to fry, remember that they will increase a little bit in size as they cook due to the baking soda. If they are too big, then sometimes the inside doesn't get cooked through, so it's best to keep them in smaller sizes until you get the hang of making them.
  • When spooning the batter into the oil to fry, remember that they will increase a little bit in size as they cook due to the baking soda. If they are too big, then sometimes the inside doesn't get cooked through, so it's best to keep them in smaller sizes until

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g (53%) Monounsaturated Fat 18g (90%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Sodium 430mg (18%) Potassium 417mg (9%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 276IU (6%) Vitamin C 58mg (64%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 430mg 18%
Potassium 417mg 9%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 276IU 6%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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