I’ll show you how to make mixed vegetable pakoras in my easy way!
About these Easy Vegetable Pakoras: So much better than the takeaways!
Call them Veg Pakoras or Vegetable Bhaji; they are a fabulous side dish to serve with Indian fakeaways. Forget just being a side dish; they make fantastic appetisers, a great afternoon tea snack, and a brilliant party food recipe. If you’re looking for local Indian restaurant-style mixed vegetable pakoras, then this is the recipe you need. These Pakoras are super simple and easy to make, just like our Onion Bhajis. The vegetables can be switched up based on availability, but they always turn out perfectly. You just can’t go wrong with this easy, straightforward pakora recipe.
Make Vegetable Pakoras in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place clumps of the pakoras on the tray, separated. Brush them with a little oil. Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping them once at half time until they are thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
Make Mixed Vegetable Pakoras in the Air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes. Scoop small portions of the pakora batter and place them in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch. Brush with oil. Lower the temperature to 175°C and cook for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through. Continue to air-fry until they are golden brown and fully cooked. If needed, add a few more minutes to achieve the desired crispiness.
Serving Suggestions for Veggie Pakoras
For a casual evening, I like to serve with pakoras with homemade Indian masala chai. Ready in 30 minutes: Why make a trip to the supermarket when you can make them at home in just 30 minutes or so? It’s the perfect choice to satisfy your family’s craving for something delicious yet easy to prepare. Simple and Easy: Simply mix the ingredients and deep-fry them to a golden and crispy perfection. How much easier can pakoras get? Personal Touch: The recipe is flexible, allowing you to adjust the spice level to your preference or add in additional veggies you have on hand. Dietary Needs: The recipe is suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets
Preparing the Pakora Batter
Step 1: Place the veggies, coriander, gram flour (chickpea flour), rice flour, spices, and salt in a mixing bowl. Step 2:Macerate with your hand so that the vegetables release a bit of water. If you have time, allow the vegetables mixture to rest about 30-40 minutes. It will release more water. Step 3: But if you don’t have time to rest, add a little water at a time, start with a teaspoon, to make a clump batter. The gram flour vegetable pakora batter should be thick but not too watery.
Cooking the Mixed Vegetable Pakora on the Stove
Step 4: Heat oil over medium flame in a pan or kadai. Test the oil by adding a small portion of the pakora; they should sizzle and come up immediately. Using a teaspoon, gently drop the pakoras into the hot oil. Step 5: Fry over medium flame for 4-5 minutes, flipping on either side, until they turn golden and crisp. Step 6: Remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a kitchen tissue to absorb any excess oil. On special occasions, I serve this veg Pakora along with an array of chutneys and dips like green chutney, tamarind chutney, Indian mint sauce, mango chutney and tomato ketchup For a lavish Indian feast serve these pakoras with tarka dal, vegetable jalfrezi, naan bread, cucumber raita, mango lassi and kachumber salad.
Homemade Vegetable Pakora recipe below
How to make large batch of vegetable pakoras for Diwali or Christmas?
Prep the veggies and measure out the ingredients separately. Combine them about 2 hours before guests arrive. Allow the batter to rest for about 30 minutes or so, to release more vegetable juices. Combine to make a clumpy pakora mixture, thats not too watery or too dry. Heat oil in a pan and fry in batches. When you are making a large batch of these fritters, place them on a baking sheet in the oven at a low heat to keep them warm. Sprinkle chaat masala, coriander leaves and onion. Then serve them warm with dips or chutneys.
Dips / Chutneys to serve with Vegetable Pakoras
Cucumber raita Poppadom dips Tamarind Sauce Creamy Coriander sauce Mango Chutney Green chutney Indian mint sauce Yogurt garlic sauce Red bell pepper chutney
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