Follow these steps for perfect results
Green Chilli
finely chopped
Turmeric powder
Enos fruit salt
Salt
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower Oil
for frying
Broken Wheat
Coriander Leaves
finely chopped
Onion
finely chopped
Sunflower Oil
Ajwain (Carom seeds)
Water
to make batter
Gram flour (besan)
Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Wash the broken wheat (dalia) and set aside.
Heat a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water.
Add salt and sunflower oil to the water.
Add the washed broken wheat to the pressure cooker.
Close the pressure cooker and cook for 4-5 whistles.
Turn off the flame and allow the pressure to release naturally.
Open the pressure cooker and check if the broken wheat is cooked through and there is no water remaining.
If there is any water, place it on heat and keep stirring until most of the water is evaporated.
Transfer the cooked broken wheat into a mixing bowl and allow it to cool.
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.
Add water as required to make a thick pakora batter.
Heat a paniyaram pan on medium flame and add a few drops of sunflower oil in each cavity.
Once the pan and the oil are hot, quickly add eno fruit salt into the dalia pakora batter and mix well.
Drop tablespoons full of the dalia pakora batter into each cavity.
Cook on medium-high heat for a couple of minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Alternatively, deep fry the pakoras in a kadai until golden brown.
Drain the fried dalia pakoras on an absorbent paper.
Serve hot as a tea-time snack along with green chutney and date tamarind chutney.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
The batter can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Arrange the pakoras on a plate and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with green chutney, date tamarind chutney, or tomato ketchup.
Pairs well with the spicy and savory flavors of the pakora.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Pakoras are a popular snack in India, often served during tea time or as street food.
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