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Onion Pakora Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Onion Pakoda Recipe | Pyaz Ka Pakora

Onion pakora or pyaz pakora are crunchy & delicious Indian fritters made by deep frying thinly sliced onions dipped in a spicy batter.
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Recipe Info

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Category Snacks
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Onion Pakoda Recipe | Pyaz Ka Pakora
  

  • 1/2 Cup Besan (Gram Flour)
  • 2 Tablespoon Rice Flour
  • 2 Onions
  • 1-2 Green Chillies
  • 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
  • Oil for frying

Step By Step Instructions for Onion Pakoda Recipe | Pyaz Ka Pakora
 

  • Thinly slice the onions and add them to a mixing bowl.
    Onion Pakora Recipe Step By Step Instructions 1
  • Add besan (gram flour) and rice flour to the bowl.
    1/2 Cup Besan (Gram Flour), 2 Tablespoon Rice Flour
    Onion Pakora Recipe Step By Step Instructions 2
  • Then add ginger garlic paste, ajwain (carom seeds), red chilli powder, turmeric powder (haldi), coriander powder (dhania) and salt to taste.
    1 Teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste, 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder), 1/2 Teaspoon Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
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  • Also add some finely chopped green chillies and coriander leaves.
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  • Sprinkle water slowly as you mix all the ingredients together to make a thick mixture.
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  • Heat oil in a kadai or pan over medium heat. When oil hot, drop spoonfuls of batter in the oil. Fry the pakoras till pale yellow, then flip them over.
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  • Cook the pakoras till they are crispy and golden brown. Then drain the oil and remove the pakoras. Make all the pakoras this way in batches.
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  • Onion Pakoras are ready. Serve them hot with tomato ketchup or green chutney.
    Onion Pakora Recipe Step By Step Instructions