Chinese Pakoda Recipe - Mumbai Street Food | चाइनीज़ पकोड़ा (मंचूरियन वाला स्वाद) | Chinese Pakora

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is nutritious, while all-purpose flour is more affordable.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: zucchini and carrots

💰Cheaper: cabbage and potatoes

Zucchini and carrots are healthier, while cabbage and potatoes are budget-friendly.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while potato starch is inexpensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

Mix the mixed vegetables, cabbage, spring onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies in a bowl.

Add the spices and sauces to the mixture.

Shape the mixture into fritters or balls.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Drop the fritters into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot or warm with schezwan sauce, chili sauce, or tomato sauce, garnished with shredded cabbage or chopped spring onion greens.

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