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Punjab · Snack

Mixed Vegetable Pakora

Traditional 28. Mixed Vegetable Pakora recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup potato, thinly sliced
• ½ cup onion, sliced
• ½ cup bell pepper, sliced
• ½ cup carrot, sliced thin
• ¼ cup green peas
• 1¼ cup besan (gram flour)
• ¼ cup rice flour
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ginger, minced
• ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ¼ cup water
• Oil for deep frying
• Chaat masala for garnish

👩‍🍳 How to make Mixed Vegetable Pakora

1. Prepare vegetables (10 mins): Cut all vegetables into thin, even pieces. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
2. Make batter (3 mins): Mix besan, rice flour, salt, ginger, ajwain, green chilies, coriander, spices. Add water gradually until thick coating consistency.
3. Toss vegetables (3 mins): Combine all prepared vegetables. Pour batter over vegetables, mix gently until all pieces are coated.
4. Heat oil (1 min): Oil 350°F (175°C). Test with small batter.
5. Fry pakoras (12 mins, medium heat): Drop small spoonfuls (about 2 tbsp each) of vegetable mix into oil (batches of 8-10). Fry 10-12 mins, turning occasionally every 2-3 mins. Pakoras should be golden-brown, crispy, vegetables tender inside. Transfer to paper towels.
6. Garnish (1 min): Sprinkle chaat masala while warm.

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