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Onion Pakora

Crisp Onion pakoras for a rainy evening, fried in small batches.

Ingredients

  • Onion1 medium, sliced
  • Green chilli2, slit
  • Dhania (Coriander)a small handful, chopped
  • 1 cup besan
  • 1/2 tsp ajwain
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • a pinch of baking soda
  • oil for deep frying
  • salt to taste
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Punjabi
Diet
Vegan

Method

  1. 1Prepare the Onion, Green chilli, Dhania: slice or chop them fine.
  2. 2Mix with 1 cup besan, salt, 1/2 tsp ajwain, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder and a pinch of baking soda.
  3. 3Add water a spoon at a time to make a thick batter that just coats the vegetables.
  4. 4Heat oil for deep frying to medium hot and drop in small spoonfuls.
  5. 5Fry until deep golden and crisp, drain on paper and serve hot with chutney.

Storage: Best eaten immediately.

Leftovers: Crisp up leftovers in a hot pan or air fryer, not the microwave.

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