Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

Green Chilli

finely chopped

0.5 tsp

Turmeric powder

1 tsp

Enos fruit salt

1 pinch

Salt

0.5 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 ml

Sunflower Oil

for frying

1 cup

Broken Wheat

0.25 cup

Coriander Leaves

finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

0.5 tsp

Ajwain (Carom seeds)

1 ml

Water

to make batter

0.33 cup

Gram flour (besan)

0.5 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

Step 1
~2 min

Wash the broken wheat (dalia) and set aside.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water.

Step 3
~2 min

Add salt and sunflower oil to the water.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the washed broken wheat to the pressure cooker.

Step 5
~2 min

Close the pressure cooker and cook for 4-5 whistles.

Step 6
~2 min

Turn off the flame and allow the pressure to release naturally.

Step 7
~2 min

Open the pressure cooker and check if the broken wheat is cooked through and there is no water remaining.

Step 8
~2 min

If there is any water, place it on heat and keep stirring until most of the water is evaporated.

Step 9
~2 min

Transfer the cooked broken wheat into a mixing bowl and allow it to cool.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 10
~2 min

Once the broken wheat has cooled, add gram flour (besan), finely chopped onion, coriander leaves, green chilli, salt, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, ajwain (carom seeds), and sunflower oil into the mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 11
~2 min

Add water as required to make a thick pakora batter.

Step 12
~2 min

Heat a paniyaram pan on medium flame and add a few drops of sunflower oil in each cavity.

Step 13
~2 min

Once the pan and the oil are hot, quickly add eno fruit salt into the dalia pakora batter and mix well.

Step 14
~2 min

Drop tablespoons full of the dalia pakora batter into each cavity.

Step 15
~2 min

Cook on medium-high heat for a couple of minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 16
~2 min

Alternatively, deep fry the pakoras in a kadai until golden brown.

Step 17
~2 min

Drain the fried dalia pakoras on an absorbent paper.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve hot as a tea-time snack along with green chutney and date tamarind chutney.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chili according to your spice preference.

Make sure the broken wheat is cooked well before mixing with other ingredients.

Add other vegetables like grated carrots or spinach for added nutrition.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The batter can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with green chutney, date tamarind chutney, or tomato ketchup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Chutney
Date Tamarind Chutney
Adrak Chai (Ginger Tea)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Pakoras are a popular snack in India, often served during tea time or as street food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Monsoon Season

Occasion Tags

Tea Time
Party Appetizer
Snack
Monsoon Season

Popularity Score

70/100

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