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Crispy Fried Thabra

Cultural Context

Crispy Fried Thabra is a beloved snack from India, often enjoyed during monsoon season or as an appetizer at gatherings. This dish highlights the use of thabra, a local vegetable, which is coated in a spiced batter and deep-fried to perfection. It's a celebration of regional flavors and textures, commonly served with chutney or yogurt. In modern times, variations of this dish have emerged, incorporating different spices and vegetables, making it a versatile favorite across Indian households.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 Cups Chick Pea Flour (Besan)
1/2 Cup Black Gram Flour (Urad)
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 TSP Carom Seed (Ajwain)
1 TSP Black Pepper Powder
1/2 TSP White Chili Powder
1/2 TSP Asafoetida (Hing)
1/4 TSP Baking Powder
1 TSP Pink Salt (to taste)
1/2 TSP Papad Khar (Sanchoro)
1/2 Cup Water

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is a healthier alternative with similar texture.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley can provide a similar flavor profile.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer heat while bell peppers provide sweetness.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch is a cost-effective alternative for crispiness.

1

In a mixing bowl, combine chick pea flour, black gram flour, carom seeds, black pepper powder, white chili powder, asafoetida, baking powder, and pink salt.

2

Add water gradually to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.

3

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

4

Dip each piece of thabra into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated.

5

Carefully place the coated thabra pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches.

6

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

7

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

8

Repeat the process with remaining thabra pieces.

Cooking Techniques

batteringfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlslotted spoondeep frying panpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Allergens

wheatgluten

Also Known As

Thabra FryThabra Pakora

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