How To Make Perfect Crispy Fluffy Pakoras

chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding sweetness.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a milder flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add sweetness and nutrients.

Mix all your vegetables in a bowl and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow moisture to be released.

Add 2 cups of chickpea flour and 1/2 cup of rice flour to the vegetables.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the flour mixture right before frying.

Slowly add water to the mixture, aiming for a very thick pancake-like batter, using about 3/4 cup to 1 cup of water.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-low heat.

Fry the pakoras in the hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown.

Remove the fried pakoras and place them on a wire rack to keep them crispy.

Do not cover the pakoras after frying to prevent them from becoming soggy.

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