Indian Bhajias (Pakoras)

Name: Indian Bhajias (Pakoras)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Bengal gram flour; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 pinch asafoetida; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon thymol seeds, or carom seeds; Salt, to taste; 1 head cauliflower; 1 medium red onion; 1 medium potato; 1 cup spinach; 6 to 8 ounces paneer; 2 to 3 cups vegetable oil, such as canola or sunflower oil

Crispy vegetable and paneer fritters, also known as Pakoras, make an ideal snack, especially when served with sweet-sour tamarind chutney.

⭐ 3.4 (61 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Snack

Cuisine Tags:

Indian

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Instructions

Preheat oil and reduce the flame to medium.
Prepare vegetables: separate cauliflower florets, thinly slice potatoes and onions, trim spinach, and cube paneer.
Combine gram flour, all spices, and water to create a thick batter; season with salt.
Coat the prepared vegetables thoroughly with the batter.
Deep-fry the coated vegetables until golden brown.
Drain the fritters on paper towels and serve with tamarind chutney or tomato ketchup.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 343 kcal

Carbohydrate: 23 g

Cholesterol: 26 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 14 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Sodium: 435 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 23 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g