Snacks & Starters
Crispy Onion Pakora
Crispy onion pakoras made with gram flour, green chillies and aromatic Indian spices.
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
Ingredients
- Onions 3
- Besan 1½ cups
- Green chilli 2
- Coriander
- Water
- Oil
- Salt
Spices Used
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Turmeric ¼ tsp
- Cumin ½ tsp
- Ajwain ½ tsp
- Hing pinch
Method
- Slice onions thinly.
- Mix with besan, spices and a little water.
- Rest briefly.
- Heat oil and fry small portions until golden and crisp.
- Drain and serve hot.
Chef’s note
Squeeze the onions lightly before adding besan to help create crisp edges.
Disclaimer note
For golden, flavourful Onion Pakoras, use Vandu Masale to enhance the savoury taste of onions, gram flour and traditional Indian spices.
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