High Protein Fish Pakora
Elevate your snack game with this High Protein Fish Pakora, a bold and flavorful twist on a traditional favorite. Perfectly tender white fish fillets, such as cod or tilapia, are coated in a protein-packed batter made with chickpea flour, whey protein powder, and rice flour, offering an unbeatable boost of nutrition. Infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander, and brightened with a hint of lemon juice and fresh coriander leaves, these pakoras are fried to crispy golden perfection. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a satisfying high-protein snack, these pakoras pair beautifully with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, this recipe is the ultimate fusion of taste and health, making it a must-try for mindful eaters and food enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 120 grams chickpea flour (besan)
- 30 grams whey protein powder (unflavored)
- 30 grams rice flour
- 150 milliliters water
- 15 grams ginger-garlic paste
- 5 grams red chili powder
- 2 grams turmeric powder
- 5 grams coriander powder
- 5 grams cumin powder
- 5 grams salt
- 15 grams fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 10 milliliters lemon juice
- 500 milliliters oil for deep frying
Instructions
Start by rinsing the white fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, whey protein powder, and rice flour. Mix well.
Add ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt to the flour mixture. Stir to ensure all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.
Slowly add water to the dry mixture, whisking continuously to avoid any lumps, until you achieve a smooth batter of medium-thick consistency.
Add lemon juice and fresh coriander leaves to the batter and mix well.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Dip each fish piece into the batter ensuring it is coated well, and carefully slide into the hot oil.
Fry the pakoras in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Remove the pakoras using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve the high protein fish pakoras hot, garnished with additional fresh coriander leaves and accompanied by your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 520.4 g | 667% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.2 g | 371% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2428 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.5 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 166.5 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.0 mcg | 125% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3145 mg | 67% | |
*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.
