Looking for the perfect rainy-day snack? Try this easy onion pakora recipe with simple kitchen ingredients. Learn how to make crispy, golden restaurant-style pakoras at home with expert tips for extra crunch and the perfect cup of masala chai.
There's something comforting about the sound of rain, a steaming cup of chai and a plate of freshly fried onion pakoras. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these pakoras are easy to make and perfect for monsoon evenings.
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You'll need 2 large onions (thinly sliced), 1½ cups gram flour (besan), 2 tablespoons rice flour, 2 finely chopped green chillies, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 8–10 chopped curry leaves (optional), 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds), salt to taste, 2–3 tablespoons water (if needed) and oil for deep frying.
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Start by placing the sliced onions in a large bowl and sprinkle them with salt. Gently mix and let them rest for about 10 minutes. The onions will release moisture, which helps bind the batter naturally and makes the pakoras crispier.
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Now add the gram flour, rice flour, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, ajwain, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves and coriander leaves. Mix everything well using your hands. If the mixture feels too dry, add just a little water. The batter should lightly coat the onions rather than become runny.
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Heat oil in a deep pan over medium flame. Once the oil is hot, gently drop small portions of the onion mixture into it. Avoid overcrowding the pan so the pakoras cook evenly.
Fry them on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove them using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
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Serve the hot onion pakoras immediately with mint chutney, tamarind chutney or tomato ketchup, along with a cup of hot masala chai for the perfect rainy-day snack.
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There's something comforting about the sound of rain, a steaming cup of chai and a plate of freshly fried onion pakoras. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these pakoras are easy to make and perfect for monsoon evenings.
