One can't resist the temptation of deep fried pakoras. However, there is always a guilt attached while enjoying them. A healthy alternative to deep fried pakoras is baking them (either oil free or with minimal oil). They come out as crispy as their deep fried counterparts and are equally yummy as well.
So I baked these chili pepper pakoras that you should definitely try out. In fact, they are very easy to prepare and are completely hassle free. These crispy treats are just perfect with your evening cuppa. They also go absolutely well as an appetizer with any chutney, sauce, hummus or any kind of dip of your preference. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this healthy monsoon delight.
- 2 chili peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup gram flour
- 1 tsp. ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp. coriander roots, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp. roasted coriander powder
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
- pinch of baking soda
- 1-2 tsp. oil
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (except oil). Add very little water and make a thick sticky batter. Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes.
Grease a baking tray and put dollops of the batter. Drizzle few drops of oil on each of them and bake at 180 degrees C. in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Flip them over and bake again for 10 minutes more. Then grill them for 8-10 minutes on both sides till slightly browned and crisp.
Serve as a tea time snack or as an appetizer with chutney, sauce, hummus or any kind of dip of your preference.
Mix all ingredients (except oil). Add very little water & make a thick
sticky batter. Cover & keep aside for 15 minutes.
Grease a baking tray and put dollops of the batter. Drizzle few drops of oil on each of them.
Bake at 180 degrees C. in a preheated oven for 10 min. Flip them over
& bake again for 10 min. more. Then grill them for 8-10 min. on both
sides till slightly browned & crisp.
Serve as a tea time snack or as an appetizer with chutney, sauce, hummus or
any kind of dip of your preference. .
Tea time without some fried snacks is just meaningless. One can't resist the temptation of deep fried pakoras. A bowl of hot and crispy pakoras is anytime welcome. So here are some easy to make yummy cabbage pakoras / fritters.
These crispy treats are just perfect with your evening cuppa. They are absolutely easy to make as it requires only some basic ingredients. I made them both spicy and tangy. However, it can be adjusted accordingly. You can serve them as appetizers too, with chutney, sauce, labneh, hummus or cheese spread.
If it happens to be a rainy day or a cold winter night, then the excitement of having these pakoras reaches to another level.
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.
- 2-3 cups cabbage, finely sliced
- 3/4 cup chickpea flour
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. ginger, grated
- 2-3 green chilies, chopped
- 3 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
- 1 tsp. amchur powder
- pinch of baking soda
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
- oil to deep fry
In a boil, combine all the mentioned ingredients (except oil). Add water. little at a time, and make a slightly thick batter. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls in it. Deep fry on a medium flame till golden brown. Drain on a kitchen towel.
Enjoy as a tea time snack or as an appetizer with any chutney, sauce, labneh, hummus or cheese spread.
These amazing egg based baked delights are just perfect for a tea-time snack. You can go ahead and add any spice or herbs of your choice. Relish them as appetizers or serve them as an after-school snack with tomato sauce, any chutney, hummus or mayo. I like to have them with some soup for a light meal. They are very light, crisp and easy to dish out and can be made for a quick snack on the go.
- 2 eggs (makes 10)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 tsp. kasoori methi, crushed
- 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
- 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
- pinch of pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp. chat masala or to taste
- melted butter to grease the muffin pan
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Then add all the ingredients and mix well to form a smooth batter.
Pour into the greased muffin pan so that each cup is about 2/3 full. Bake at 180 degrees C for 30-35 minutes or till the popovers are golden brown.
Set aside to cool a bit before demolding them. Relish as a tea-time snack, as appetizers / after school snack with tomato sauce or green chutney.
If you are looking for some easy and simple snacks that can be dished out in a ziffy, then here are some yummy rice flour crispies that is an instant version. These are some deep fried snacks that can be enjoyed with your evening cup of tea / coffee or as appetizers with green chutney, tomato sauce or mayo. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.
- 1 & 1/2 cups rice flour
- salt to taste
- pinch of baking soda
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
- 1 tsp. carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 tsp. red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp. hot oil
- oil to deep fry
In a bowl mix all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil to deep fry). Add required quantity of water and knead into a soft dough. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
Take a small portion out of the dough and pat it directly on a greased steel plate with your fore fingers into a thin round circle. Make straight line markings with a knife or a pizza cutter.
Steam for 5 minutes and let it cool down before you break loose all the pieces. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry them in batches till golden in colour.
Drain on a kitchen towel and serve as tea-time snacks or as appetizers with green chutney, tomato sauce or mayo. They can also be stored in airtight containers for later use.
In a bowl mix all the ingredients (except oil to deep fry).
Add some water & knead into a soft dough. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
Take a small portion of the dough & pat it directly on a greased steel
plate with your fore fingers into a thin round circle. Make straight line
markings with a knife or a pizza cutter.
Steam for 5 min. & let it cool down before you break loose all pieces.
Heat oil & deep fry them till golden in colour. Drain on a kitchen towel.
Serve as tea-time snacks or as appetizers with green chutney, tomato
sauce or mayo.
