Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

Name: Crispy Vegetable Pakoras
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '1 medium russet potato, peeled and grated'}; {'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '1 small bunch Lacinato kale, coarsely chopped'}; {'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '1 medium red onion, thinly sliced'}; {'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '2.5 cm piece fresh ginger, minced'}; {'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '1 green chilli, minced'}; {'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '2 tbsp cilantro leaves, optional'}; {'group': 'Batter', 'item': '90g chickpea flour'}; {'group': 'Batter', 'item': '40g tempura batter flour'}; {'group': 'Batter', 'item': '1 tsp garam masala'}; {'group': 'Batter', 'item': '1 tsp ground turmeric'}; {'group': 'Batter', 'item': '0.5 tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Batter', 'item': '0.5 tsp fine sea salt'}; {'group': 'Frying', 'item': '720 ml grapeseed oil'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 tbsp amchur'}

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Delight in these crispy vegetable pakoras, featuring grated russet potato, fresh Lacinato kale, and red onion. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they're quick to make in just 15 minutes!

1669 kcal /serving 15 mins Serves 4 Medium Indian Vegetarian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '1 medium russet potato, peeled and grated'}
{'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '1 small bunch Lacinato kale, coarsely chopped'}
{'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '1 medium red onion, thinly sliced'}
{'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '2.5 cm piece fresh ginger, minced'}
{'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '1 green chilli, minced'}
{'group': 'Vegetables', 'item': '2 tbsp cilantro leaves, optional'}
{'group': 'Batter', 'item': '90g chickpea flour'}
{'group': 'Batter', 'item': '40g tempura batter flour'}
{'group': 'Batter', 'item': '1 tsp garam masala'}
{'group': 'Batter', 'item': '1 tsp ground turmeric'}
{'group': 'Batter', 'item': '0.5 tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Batter', 'item': '0.5 tsp fine sea salt'}
{'group': 'Frying', 'item': '720 ml grapeseed oil'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 tbsp amchur'}

Preparation

Peel and grate the potato into a large mixing bowl.
Add the chopped kale, sliced onion, minced ginger, minced chilli, and cilantro.
In a separate bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, tempura batter flour, garam masala, turmeric, black pepper, and sea salt.

Cooking

Sift the flour mixture over the vegetables and massage until well coated, about 3-4 mins.
Heat grapeseed oil in a cast-iron pot to 177°C (351°F (177°C)).
Test the oil with a small batter drop; it should float.
Using two spoons, shape and drop batter into the oil.
Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 mins per batch.
Drain on a wire rack.

Plating & Serving

Sprinkle hot pakoras with amchur and serve immediately with your choice of chutney.

Notes

For best results, serve pakoras immediately to maintain crispiness. Pair with mint or tamarind-date chutney for added flavour.

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

1669 Calories

9.1g Protein 8% DV

37.7g Carbs 13% DV

168.2g Fat 215% DV

6.0g Fiber 16% DV

5.3g Sugars

331mg Sodium 22% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb Low Sodium
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dash Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher