Crispy Quick Vegetable Pakoras You’ll Love in Minutes

Enjoy these Quick Vegetable Pakoras, a crispy and healthy vegan snack made with nutritious veggies and chickpea flour, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan) Provides structure and crispy texture
1 teaspoon Baking Powder Lightens the texture of the pakoras

For the Vegetables

2-3 cups Mixed Vegetables (Cabbage, Carrot, Zucchini, Red Capsicum) Chopped into bite-sized pieces

For Flavor

1 handful Fresh Curry Leaves Contributes aromatic depth
to taste Salt Essential for flavor

For Frying

1-2 inches Extra Virgin Olive Oil Heart-healthy for frying

Equipment

deep frying pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash and chop your chosen vegetables into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a bowl, combine chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, and mix with the chopped vegetables and curry leaves.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).
Carefully drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Remove the pakoras from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with mint chutney or yogurt dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pakoras are versatile; feel free to customize with your favorite seasonal vegetables.

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