Pan-Fried Pakoras
Made with garbanzo bean flour, crispy vegetable pakoras are popular appetizers on Indian-takeout menus…
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Made with garbanzo bean flour, crispy vegetable pakoras are popular appetizers on Indian-takeout menus
Ingredients
- 1 cup garbanzo bean flour
- 1 Tbs. garam masala
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 cup plus 2 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
- 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 2 carrots, coarsely grated
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas
- 4 oz. firm tofu, drained and crumbled
Preparation
1 | Stir together garbanzo bean flour, garam masala, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice, 2 tsp. oil, and 1 cup cold water. Let rest 5 minutes. Fold onion, carrots, peas, and tofu into batter.
2 | Heat remaining 1 cup oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon 1 Tbs. batter into hot oil for each pakora, about 6 at a time. Cook 2 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Flip, and cook 2 minutes more, or until golden brown. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain, and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Repeat with remaining batter until you have 24 pakoras.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 160
- Carbohydrate Content 19 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 7 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 7 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 218 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g