Onion pakodas, also known as onion fritters, are a popular Indian snack enjoyed for their crispy and spicy flavor. Here’s a delicious recipe to make tasty and spicy onion pakodas.
Recipe
Ingredients:
– 2 large onions, thinly sliced
– 1 cup besan (gram flour)
– 2 tablespoons rice flour
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon garam masala
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
– 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional, for extra heat)
– A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
– Salt to taste
– Water, as needed
– Oil, for deep frying
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add the besan, rice flour, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, green chili (if using), asafoetida, and salt. Mix all the dry ingredients well.
2. Add the thinly sliced onions to the bowl with the dry ingredients. The moisture from the onions will help bind the mixture together. Toss the onions with the dry ingredients until they are well coated.
3. Gradually add a little water at a time and mix everything to form a thick batter. Make sure the batter is not too runny; it should coat the onion slices well. The batter should be thick enough to drop off the spoon in lumps.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium-high heat. To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a small amount of batter into the oil. If it sizzles and rises to the surface immediately, the oil is ready.
5. Carefully drop spoonfuls of the onion batter into the hot oil. Fry the pakodas in batches, avoiding overcrowding in the pan. Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally for even cooking. It should take about 4-5 minutes per batch.
6. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried pakodas from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
7. Serve the hot and crispy onion pakodas immediately with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.
Enjoy these delicious and spicy onion pakodas as a tea-time snack or as an appetizer for your next gathering! Remember to be cautious while handling hot oil and ensure it’s disposed of properly after use.
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