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Cabbage and Onion Pakora

Crispy, golden cabbage and onion pakoras are perfect to snack on with a cuppa chai or serve at an Indian meal as a starter. They taste especially wonderful on a rainy day. :)
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer/side/snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 134kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup cabbage (thinly shredded)
  • 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ajwain seeds
  • 1 to 2 teaspoon cayenne (use more or less based on your preference for heat)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt to taste (I usually add a little extra because the flavors do mellow down after deep frying)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (finely minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Coarsely pound the cumin seeds and ajwain seeds and place in a bowl.
  • Add the chickpea flour to the bowl. Whisk in water, a little at a time, until you get a smooth, thick batter. Don't add all of the water all at once or it will be difficult to get the lumps out of the batter.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, except the oil. The batter should thickly coat the veggies and when you pick up a lump of the cabbage and onions it should hold together loosely.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan or small kadhai. You should hav enough oil so the pakoras are fully submerged in the oil before they float to the surface as they cook.
  • When the oil reaches about 350-375 degrees, lower the heat to medium and drop about a tablespoon of the mixture, one at a time, into the oil. Don't worry about shaping the pakoras which should be rather shapeless. Also, don't crowd the pan.
  • Deep-fry each pakora on both sides until golden-brown. This should take 4-5 minutes. If they brown too fast, lower the heat because the outside will get cooked and the inside will remain raw.
  • Serve hot with coconut chutney.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg