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A platter of golden brown, crispy Indian vegetable pakoras served with green chutney.
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Indian Vegetable Pakoras (Bhajiyas)

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gram flour (besan)
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 2 large onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 medium potato , peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped
  • 2 green chilies , finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger -garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup wate r
  • 500 milliliters vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Sieve the gram flour and rice flour into a large bowl to ensure a smooth texture.
  • Add the turmeric, red chili powder, carom seeds, salt, ginger-garlic paste, and minced green chilies to the dry flour.
  • Incorporate the sliced onions, potatoes, and spinach into the bowl, tossing thoroughly to coat the vegetables in the dry mixture.
  • Gradually add water while mixing by hand until the flour forms a thick, sticky coating around the vegetables; the batter should be dense, not runny.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or kitai over medium-high heat until it reaches 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Carefully drop small, golf-ball-sized clusters of the vegetable mixture into the hot oil.
  • Fry the fritters in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally until they achieve a deep golden brown color and uniform crispness.
  • Extract the pakoras using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess lipids before serving.