Nutrition Facts for High protein veggie pakora

High Protein Veggie Pakora

Crispy, golden, and packed with wholesome plant-based protein, these High Protein Veggie Pakoras are a delicious twist on the classic Indian fritters—perfect for guilt-free snacking! Made with a nutritious blend of chickpea flour and brown rice flour, these pakoras are loaded with vibrant veggies like spinach, carrot, zucchini, and red onion, all delicately spiced with aromatic cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The addition of grated ginger and optional green chili adds a zesty kick, while cilantro lends a refreshing herbal note. Fried to crispy perfection, these pakoras are a great protein-packed appetizer or snack that’s naturally gluten-free and vegetarian. Serve them piping hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for a healthy, flavorful treat that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100
Want to add this food to your meal log?
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Image of High Protein Veggie Pakora
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:35 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
  • 0.25 cup Brown rice flour
  • 1 cup Spinach, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Grated carrot
  • 0.5 cup Grated zucchini
  • 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
  • 1 Green chili, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.75 cup Water
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour and brown rice flour.

Step 2

Add spices: ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, and salt. Whisk everything together to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped spinach, grated carrot, grated zucchini, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, grated ginger, and chopped green chili (if using). Mix well to coat the vegetables in the flour mixture.

Step 4

Sprinkle baking soda over the mixture and gently fold it in.

Step 5

Gradually add water, a little at a time, while mixing. You want the batter to be thick but not runny, and it should coat the vegetables well.

Step 6

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat. To check if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the top.

Step 7

Using your hands or a spoon, scoop small portions of the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if needed.

Step 8

Fry the pakoras on medium heat, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. This should take about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 9

Remove the pakoras from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 10

Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind sauce, or any dip of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1252.9 grams (1252.9g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 4790
Total Fat 484.70g 621%
Saturated Fat 68.90g 345%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2879mg 125%
Total Carbohydrate 126.30g 46%
Dietary Fiber 24.80g 89%
Total Sugars 25.70g
Protein 37.50g 75%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 264mg 20%
Iron 13mg 69%
Potassium 2401mg 51%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.9%
Protein: 3.0%
Carbs: 10.1%