Vegetable Pakoras...the perfect batter recipe | Marion’s Kitchen

chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding sweetness, and jalapeños are often cheaper.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor, while dried herbs are more economical.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, and yams can be less expensive.

Combine chickpea flour, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Add natural yogurt, water, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Use the back of a spoon to mix the batter until it reaches a wet sand texture.

Set the batter aside and prepare the green chutney by picking a cup and a half of mint and chopping coriander.

Blend mint, coriander, chopped garlic, green chili, lemon juice, water, sugar, and salt until smooth.

Chop potatoes, sweet potato, and broccoli into fine pieces for quick cooking.

Mix the chopped vegetables into the batter using your hands until well combined.

Heat oil in a deep pan until hot and drop spoonfuls of the batter-coated vegetables into the oil.

Fry for about 3 minutes until golden brown and crunchy, then drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt immediately after frying and serve with green chutney.

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