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Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

SUBMITTED BY: veggigoddess PHOTO BY: Amberly

"These are very yummy, and if any of you have ever had Japanese tempura coated veggies, you'll love this recipe. It's similar, yet it is unique in it's taste. Serve with a chili sauce, mint yogurt sauce, or sweet and sour sauce. Try other vegetables for dipping, such as sweet potatoes, broccoli and asparagus."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 28 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min
Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 quart oil for deep frying
  • 1/2 head cauliflower florets
  • 2 onions, sliced into rings

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sift the chickpea flour into a medium bowl. Mix in the coriander, salt, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and garlic.
  2. Make a well in the center of the flower. Gradually pour the water into the well and mix to form a thick, smooth batter.
  3. Over medium high heat in a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. Coat the cauliflower and onions in the batter and fry them in small batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GREENQUEEN
Wow! just like the restaurant! I was specifically looking for a pakora recipe, not expecing to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by FOOD4EVER
I have always loved Pakora's. They are my favorite indian appetizer and these were fabulous. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RAEQUIES
These were a big hit! The batter has a wonderful flavour, and they stay crunchy for a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MICHIYO
This was an easy and very tasty addition to our "Indian" style dinner. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by Cris
Love this recipe... I'm a midwesterner who married an Indian, so I'm always looking for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by sweetneet
i just made this for lunch, and it was excellent. i scaled this recipe to 1 serving, because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RANDYW41
I couldn't cook these things fast enough. Everybody was eating them as soon as they were done.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by Amberly
Yum! I took another user's advice and diced the vegetables and just mixed them with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by liliesinthewind
This was a very simple, tasty pakora recipe. I would have suggested a little more spices, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2006 by MARIYA02