Pan-Fried Pakoras Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Pakoras
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Stir together garbanzo bean flour, garam masala, salt, and pepper in medium bowl.
2
Whisk in lemon juice, 2 tsp.
3
oil, and 1 cup cold water.
4
Let rest 5 minutes.
5
Fold onion, carrots, peas, and tofu into batter.
6
Heat remaining 1 cup oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Spoon 1 Tbs.
8
batter into hot oil for each pakora, about 6 at a time.
9
Cook 2 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
10
Flip, and cook 2 minutes more, or until golden brown.
11
Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain, and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
12
Repeat with remaining batter until you have 24 pakoras.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup garbanzo bean flour, 1 Tbs. garam masala, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Pan-Fried 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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