Parwal (Pointed Gourd) Peel Pakora / Fritters

 

           Tea time without any fried snack is not worth it. One can't resist the temptation of fried  fritters. A bowl of hot and crispy pakoras are anytime welcome. So here is an unusual snack made out of some discarded parwal (pointed gourd) peels. They contain a lot of fibre and nutrients. They are absolutely easy to make as it requires only some basic ingredients.

           These crispy treats are just perfect with your evening cuppa. They are also ideal as appetizers and can be enjoyed with green chutney, sauce or any dip of your choice. They also tastes yummy with hummus, kasundi or mayo. Last but not the least, they are a great accompaniment to our normal dal-chawal or khichdi. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.     

 

              If it happens to be a rainy day or a cold winter night, then the excitement of having these pakoras reaches to another level. 

              You can also mix all the ingredients and refrigerate till frying time. When required, fry them and serve them hot with the accompaniments. It is super easy and tastes just yum.

          Any leftover pakoras can be made into Kadhi Pakora the next day and enjoy with hot steamed rice / jeera rice for a great comfort meal. You can also dish out pakora chaat for a light dinner.

• 1 cup parwal (pointed gourd) peel, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. nigella seeds (kalonji)
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• oil to shallow / deep fry

          In a bowl, combine all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil). Add little water at a time and knead into a dough. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 

          Heat oil in a pan. Make round shaped balls out of it and gently drop them, few at a time, into the hot oil. 

          Fry till golden in colour on all sides on a medium flame. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve them hot with green chutney or sauce.

                                   In a bowl, mix all the ingredients (except oil).

                      Add little water & knead into a dough. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 

Heat oil in a pan. Make round shaped balls out of it & gently drop them, 

                     few at a time, into the hot oil. 

 Fry till golden in colour on all sides on a medium flame. 

Drain on a kitchen towel.

                                  Serve them hot with green chutney or sauce.