Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

Rice flour

4 sprig

Mint Leaves (Pudina)

finely chopped

2 tbsp

Coriander (Dhania) Seeds

coarsely crushed

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

10 stalk

Spring Onion (Bulb & Greens)

chopped

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

for frying

0.5 cup

Gram flour (besan)

0.5 tsp

Enos fruit salt

0.25 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

2 tsp

Red Chilli powder

2 unit

Green Chilli

finely chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Heat a pan on medium heat and add the coriander seeds.

Step 2
~2 min

Roast the coriander seeds until they start to change color and emit a nice aroma.

Step 3
~2 min

Turn off the heat and allow the coriander seeds to cool down.

Step 4
~2 min

Crush the cooled coriander seeds to a coarse mix using a mortar and pestle.

Step 5
~2 min

Keep aside the crushed coriander seeds.

Step 6
~2 min

In a mixing bowl, add gram flour, rice flour, enos fruit salt, crushed roasted coriander seeds, chilli powder, chopped spring onions, mint leaves, green chillies, and salt.

Step 7
~2 min

Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 8
~2 min

Add water little at a time and mix to make a thick pakora batter.

Step 9
~2 min

Heat a Kuzhi paniyaram pan over medium heat.

Step 10
~2 min

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of oil in each of the cavities of the pan.

Step 11
~2 min

Add a spoonful of spring onion pakora batter into each of the cavities.

Step 12
~2 min

Drizzle some oil onto the spring onion pakoras.

Step 13
~2 min

Allow the pakoras to steam.

Step 14
~2 min

Once the top of the pakora is cooked, flip it over.

Step 15
~2 min

Drizzle a little more oil and pan fry them on medium heat until browned on all sides and cooked inside.

Step 16
~2 min

Transfer the spring onion pakoras onto a plate with an oil absorbent paper.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve hot as an evening snack along with Green Chutney and Masala Chai.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust spice level to your preference.

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated

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 chutney

Pair with masala chai

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Chutney
Masala Chai

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Indian Subcontinent

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and snack in India.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Snack Time
Tea Time
Party Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100

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