Crispy Onion Pakoda (Onion Fritters)
Rainy evenings always make me think of making some crispy onion pakoda at home using sliced onions, besan, rice flour, green chilies and spices mixed together and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- Chopped Onions – 400 gm
- Chickpea flour – 150 gm
- Rice flour – 50 gm
- Chopped green chili – 1 tablespoon
- Turmeric powder – ½ tablespoon
- Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tablespoon
- Salt to taste
- Refined oil – as much as required for deep frying
Instructions
- Add a little bit of salt to the onion. Mix well.
- Add the green chilies, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chili powder, chickpea flour and rice flour. Mix well.
- Heat as much refined oil as required in the wok. Scoop a spoonful of onion batter and drop it into the hot oil. (Pro tip: Do not fry a larger number of pakodas at a time. This will prevent uniform cooking and make them easy to handle).
- Turn the flame low when deep frying. Once one side of the pakoras turns golden brown, flip them over and fry the other side. The entire process will not take more than 3-4 minutes. (Pro tip: Do not flip the pakodas immediately. Let one side cook nicely first).
- Once done, take them out on a paper towel spread over a plate.
- Crispy onion pakoda is ready.
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Notes
Make sure that you slice the onions finely. Thin slices of onions will render a better texture and also ensure even cooking of the fritters.
It is crucial to achieve the right consistency of the gram flour batter. It should be thick enough to coat the onion slices properly. Add water gradually so that the batter is not too runny, which will result in soggy pakodas.
If you want added crunchiness and light pakodas, you can mix some rice flour along with the gram flour (besan). Allow it to rest for some time. This will also add to the taste and texture of the fritters.
I maintain low heat while frying the pakodas. This will prevent burning the exterior while leaving the interior uncooked. Also, fry the fritters in small batches to ensure even cooking of the pakodas.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Onion Pakoda (Onion Fritters)
Amount per Serving
Calories
264
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.05
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Sodium
630
mg
27
%
Potassium
356
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
407
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
33
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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