Banana Blossom Fritters (Pakoras) – a delicious recipe with Banana, chickpea flour, rice flour, cayenne pepper, turmeric powder, thyme. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Vegetarian
Servings:persons
1
To prepare the blossoms, remove the leathery coverings (bracts) from the inflorescence one at a time. (keep a large bowl filled with acidulated water (either lemon juice or some kefir whisked in) . Grasp the bunch of immature flowers and rub them vigorously against you palm to 'open' the closed buds exposing the fibrous sticky pistils (the female part). yank out the pistils firmly and discard. Stack the cleaned buds, chop them finely and immerse in the acidulated water. as you work through the the layer, the bracts become lighter in color and need to be pried out to expose the buds, and the blooms progressively become smaller. Stop at the point when the bracts cannot be pried loose.
2
Once all the buds have been chopped, drain the acidulated water completely, and add the chickpea & rice flour along with the cayenne chil;i powder, turmeric, Thyme and salt. toss to coat completely. Add just enough kefir to make a thick batter that can be scooped up with a spoon.
3
Heat the oil till it just begins to smoke. Drop the batter with a spoon in batches and fry on a medium-high heat until the fritters turn a golden brown, remove from oil and place on a plate line with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
4
Serve hot with your choice of chutneys or dip.
164
kcal
Calories
35
g
Carbs
4
g
Protein
CarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Banana blossom, 1 cup chickpea flour, 2 tablespoons rice flour, 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper powder, and more.
Yes, Banana Blossom Fritters (Pakoras) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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