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A tray of Vegetable Fritters, also known as pakora.

Vegetable Fritters (Pakora)

These Vegetable Fritters are made with chickpea flour so are natually gluten free. Serve this East Indian snack with raita or chutney.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: East Indian
Keyword: pakora, vegetable fritters
Servings: 12 Pakoras
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

  • cups gluten free chickpea flour
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cups vegetables cut into bite size pieces (any combination of broccoli, cauliflower, red pepper, green onion, squash, eggplant, mushrooms)
  • salt

SERVING

  • chutney

Oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in deep fryer or wok to 350°F. Line a plate with paper towel and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl add chickpea flour, spices, cornstarch and baking powder. Stir with a whisk until evenly mixed.
    • Add water and oil whisking until smooth.
    • Fold in chopped vegetables.
    • When oil is at 350°F begin cooking. Using a large spoon slowly add big blobs of fritter mixture to the oil. Work in batches cooking only as many fritters as you can manage, starting with 3 or 4 at a time.
    • Cook fritters for 4-5 minutes then gently roll over using a slotted spoon. Cook another 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove fritters to paper towel lined plate.
    • Repeat until all fritters are cooked. Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
    • Serve with chutney (mango chutney is my favourite).

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegetable Fritters (Pakora)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 84 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
    Trans Fat 0.003g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Sodium 136mg6%
    Potassium 208mg6%
    Carbohydrates 14g5%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 2334IU47%
    Vitamin C 5mg6%
    Calcium 26mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.