Pakoras are a typical starter from India and Pakistan. They are made from vegetables coated in chickpea flour and are usually fried in the form of a pancake or fritter.
Pakoras can be prepared with all kinds of vegetables and are often accompanied with delicious yogurt or mint sauce.
This appetizer is very easy to prepare and can be served as a snack or as a main course. It's perfect for vegans and vegetarians, and it doesn't use wheat flour, making it suitable for celiacs and those with gluten intolerance.
Pakoras are a leftover recipe, so you can add any vegetables you find in the fridge. Although traditional pakoras are fried in oil, we baked them in the oven to make them even healthier, and the result is also delicious.
In our video, we show you how to make a super-fresh and easy-to-make yogurt sauce, but you can also pair it with mango chutney, onion chutney, or any sauce you like best.
Index
- 1 Necessary ingredients
- 2 How to prepare Pakoras
- 3 Can I add meat to Pakoras?
- 4 What sauce should be served with Pakoras?
- 5 How to make lighter pakoras?
- 6 Ingredients
- 7 Instructions
Necessary ingredients
These vegetable pakoras are prepared in 30 minutes with easy-to-find ingredients. They're a typical Indian appetizer that's delicious.
How to prepare Pakoras
〉If you prefer to bake the pakoras you can cook them20 minutes at 170ºC.
Can I add meat to Pakoras?
You can prepare them with all kinds of ingredients, as pakora refers to the dish in general, not the specific recipe. Therefore, you can prepare them by adding any ingredients you like, including meat, cheese, vegetables, spices, and more.
What sauce should be served with Pakoras?
They're usually served with yogurt sauce, which is often topped with mint to give the dish a fresh touch. You can also opt for a sweet mango chutney or dip them in your favorite hot sauce.
How to make lighter pakoras?
If you prefer lighter, less oily pakoras, you can bake them in the oven instead of pan-frying them. Baking them for 20 minutes at 170°C will give them a crispy, much lighter result.
Serving size 1 pakora
Servings 10
- Amount per serving
- % Daily Value *
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g1 %
- Fiber 2.7 g11 %
- Sugars 2.3 g
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
