Recipe

Pakora

Pakora

Photo by elizabeth c

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Street Food
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    elizabeth c's Notes: Pakoras are wonderful crispy little fried fritters and are a classic Indian snack and street food. There are many variations of pakora, but this is our favorite, with potato, spinach and...

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Makes about 50 pieces

2 cups besan flour (chickpea flour) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon dried mango powder (amchoor) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 1/2 teaspoons salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, whole Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon red chili powder (like cayanne) Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon garam masala Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon baking powder Ask a question about this ingredient

1/8 teaspoon turmeric Ask a question about this ingredient

1 medium russet potato (peeled and chopped into small peas sized squares) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 small yellow onion (cut about the same size as the potatoes) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 box of frozen chopped spinach (10 oz) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient

3 cups vegetable oil (for frying) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup of water or less Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Gradually add up to 1 cup of water until the mixture reaches "dropping consistency".

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  2. Heat enough vegetable oil (about 3 cups) for frying on medium/ medium high heat. When the oil is hot enough, drop the mixture in by small tablespoons and fry until golden brown, flipping to make sure they brown on each side.

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  3. Once nicely browned, remove the fritters from the the oil, (putting them on a paper towel of course helps remove an excess oil), and then enjoy! They are best served hot and fresh with a chutney or sauce for dipping!

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2 Comments on Pakora

My_love_and_i Reply

Thanks Friendly Foodie Girl! They really are delicious! I hope you get a chance to try them!

Yaz_and_tea Reply

These look delightful!

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