A delicious blend of traditional herbs, spices, and expertly shredded veggies, and that perfect crunch in every bite! We added CMC to repel excess oil and enhance the crispiness. Experience this traditional Indian street food in your own home today!
Ingredients
- 120g (¾ cup) Chickpea Flour
- 60g (½ cup) Rice Flour
- 7g (1 ½ tsp) Salt
- 3g (½ tsp) Garam Masala
- 1g (½ teaspoon) Ajwain Seeds
- 2.5g (2 tsp) Carboxy Methylcellulose (CMC)
- 15 Mint Leaves, Chiffonade
- 1 Serrano Chili, Grated
- 15g (1 tbsp) Ginger, Paste
- 15g (1 tbsp) Garlic, Paste
- 1 Carrot, Grated
- 1 Red Bell pepper, Grated
- ¼ head Cabbage, Grated
- 1 Medium Onion, Thinly Sliced
- ¼ Head Cauliflower, Grated
- 2000g (½ gallon) Neutral Flavored Oil
Equipment
- Frying Thermometer
- Large Heavy Bottom Pot
Timing
Active Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour to Overnight
Yield
10-12 Pakora
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Combine Ingredients
Place all the grated vegetables, garlic, ginger, and mint in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Allows the salt to begin pulling moisture from the vegetables.
In a separate bowl mix together the rice flour, chickpea flour, Garam Masala, and CMC.
Add the dry ingredients and the ajwain seeds to the vegetables. Mix until combined. The mixture may look dry. If that is the case, cover it and allow it to hydrate overnight.
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Shape and Fry
Pre heat a large heavy bottom pot of neutral flavored oil to 375°F.
Once the oil has been heated, scoop spoonfuls of the pakora mixture into the oil. These do not need to be perfectly even as they will be crispier that way.
Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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Pat Dry and Serve
Remove the pakora from the pan and pay dry on a plate covered with paper towels.
Serve immediately.
Summary
Recipe Name
Crispy Pakora
Author Name
Modernist Pantry
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Comments (5)
December 8, 2021 10:11 pm
How well do you think CMC would work on potato pancakes?
December 10, 2021 4:35 pm
This is an interesting idea! We think it would work great
December 13, 2021 12:26 pm
Do you think I can use oat fiber instead of rice flour?
December 17, 2021 4:25 pm
You may not get the exact same texture, but it will work just fine
April 14, 2022 10:31 am
What’s that dipping sauce in the picture? Or what dipping sauce might go well with it?