Budgia Silver Beet Chard Indian Vegetable Fritters
Crispy, golden, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Budgia Silver Beet Chard Indian Vegetable Fritters are a delightful twist on traditional pakoras. These savory fritters combine the earthy goodness of finely chopped silver beet chard with a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, including turmeric, cumin, and coriander, all bound by chickpea and rice flours for the perfect crunch. Infused with the heat of green chilies and a hint of asafoetida for authentic depth, these fritters are quick to prepare and fry up beautifully in minutes. Ideal as a snack or appetizer, they pair irresistibly well with tangy yogurt, mint chutney, or sweet tamarind dip. A must-try for fans of Indian-inspired street food, these fritters bring a unique, veggie-packed twist to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Silver beet chard, finely chopped
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
- 2 tablespoons Rice flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoons Asafoetida (hing)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 Green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Water
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped silver beet chard, onion, and cilantro.
Add the chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, asafoetida, and salt to the bowl.
Mix well to coat the vegetables evenly with the dry ingredients.
Slowly add the water, a little at a time, and mix until you have a thick batter that binds the ingredients together. The mixture should be moist but not too runny.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. The oil is ready when a small drop of batter sizzles and rises to the surface.
Using your hands or a spoon, form small fritter shapes from the batter (about 1 to 2 tablespoons each). Carefully drop them into the hot oil without overcrowding the pan.
Fry the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning.
Remove the fritters using a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining batter until all the fritters are cooked.
Serve the Budgia Silver Beet Chard Indian Vegetable Fritters hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or yogurt as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 484.2 g | 621% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.8 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3331 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.4 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3278 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
