Onion Pakoda/Pakora

Onion Pakoda/Pakoras Recipe

Ingredients: (Serves 2)

• Onion – 1 (medium-sized)
• Besan/Gram flour – ½ cup
• Rice flour – 2 Tbsp
• Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
• Garam masala – ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1 pinch
• Baking Soda – 1 pinch (optional)
• Asafoetida – 1 pinch
• Oil – for frying
• Salt

(Note: 1 Cup = 250 ml)
Method: (With Step-by-Step Pictures)

 

Thinly slice onion lengthwise

 

Separate it to pieces.

 

In a bowl take all the ingredients.

 

Add little water at a time and mix well to a thick and smooth mixture. (I used less than ¼ cup of water)

 

Heat oil in a pan. With your hand put small portions (approx 1 tsp) of the onion batter into the oil and deep fry the onion pakoras until its golden brown in color.

 

Drain the excess oil in a paper towel. Serve hot with Tomato Sauce.

Also check out Crispy Onion Rings and Aloo Bajji

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