Nut-Free Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

Perfectly golden and irresistibly crunchy, these Nut-Free Crispy Vegetable Pakoras are the ultimate snack or appetizer for any occasion. Made with chickpea flour (besan) and a vibrant medley of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, onions, and spinach, these fritters pack a flavorful punch in every bite. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala, these gluten-free delights are also entirely nut-free, making them a safe and scrumptious option for allergy-sensitive diets. Each bite balances the hearty texture of the vegetables with the light, crispy batter, all fried to perfection. Pair these easy-to-make pakoras with your favorite tangy chutney or dipping sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, these pakoras are a hassle-free way to bring a taste of Indian street food into your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 large Potato, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, peeled and shredded
• 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Spinach leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 optional Green chilies, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add water to the flour mixture, whisking well to form a smooth, thick batter. The batter should coat the back of a spoon but not be too runny.

Step 3

Fold in the sliced potato, shredded carrot, sliced onion, chopped spinach leaves, green chilies, and cilantro.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be about one inch deep.

Step 5

To test if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter into the oil. If it sizzles and rises to the top, the oil is hot enough.

Step 6

Carefully drop spoonfuls of the vegetable batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if necessary.

Step 7

Fry the pakoras for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Use a slotted spoon to remove the pakoras from the oil, draining excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 9

Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter.

Step 10

Serve the crispy pakoras hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1692.2 grams (1692.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6951

Total Fat 720.50g	924%
Saturated Fat 102.50g	513%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2834mg	123%
Total Carbohydrate 159.40g	58%
Dietary Fiber 31.00g	111%
Total Sugars 29.20g
Protein 41.00g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 288mg	22%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 3573mg	76%

*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: 89.0%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 8.8%