About
Besan Pakoda is a deep fried Indian snack made with chickpea flour (besan), spices, and vegetables. Pakoda is a popular street food served on roadside stalls along with tea. Vegetables such as onions, potatoes, and giant green chillies are sliced and dipped in a besan batter, then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. They are served hot with chutney or ketchup.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
8.5
Fats
23.0
Carbs
18.2
Fibre
5.0
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Recipe
Ingredients
besan (gram flour)
2 cups
red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon
garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
aamchur (dry mango powder)
1/2 teaspoon
coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped green chillies
2 tablespoons
chopped onions
2 tablespoons
chopped ginger
2 tablespoons
chopped garlic
2 tablespoons
chopped curry leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped mint leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped fenugreek leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped cashew nuts
2 tablespoons
chopped almonds
2 tablespoons
chopped raisins
2 tablespoons
chopped dates
2 tablespoons
chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons
chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons
chopped sesame seeds
2 tablespoons
chopped coconut
2 tablespoons
oil
2 tablespoons
Water as required
Directions
Step 1:
In a large bowl, mix together the besan, red chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, aamchur, coriander powder, baking soda and salt.
Step 2:
Add the chopped coriander leaves, green chillies, onions, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, coriander leaves, mint leaves, fenugreek leaves, cashew nuts, almonds, raisins, dates, walnuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and coconut.
Step 3:
Mix everything together until it forms a thick batter.
Step 4:
Add the oil and mix it in.
Step 5:
Add water as required to make a thick batter.
Step 6:
Heat oil in a deep pan.
Step 7:
Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
Step 8:
Remove the pakodas from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
Step 9:
Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 16234 users have chowed down on Besan Pakoda a whopping 21207 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Besan Pakoda, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in february.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Besan Pakoda is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 16234 users have chowed down on Besan Pakoda a whopping 21207 times.
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