High Protein Vegetable Pakora
Elevate your snack game with this irresistible High Protein Vegetable Pakora recipe! Packed with nutritious ingredients like chickpea flour, protein-rich red lentils, and vibrant veggies such as spinach, carrots, and onions, these golden-brown fritters are a delicious way to boost your daily protein intake. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, garam masala, and turmeric, each bite is bursting with flavor and crunch. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these pakoras are a delightful treat for any occasion. Serve them hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce to enhance their bold and savory taste. Easy to make, high in protein, and ideal for vegetarians, this recipe is a must-try for healthy snacking or as an appetizer at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
- 0.5 cup Red lentils (Masoor dal), soaked and ground
- 1 cup Spinach, finely chopped
- 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, grated
- 2 small Green chilies, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Rinse and soak the red lentils in water for about 2 hours. Drain and blend into a slightly coarse paste with minimal water.
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, ground red lentils, and all the chopped vegetables: spinach, onion, carrot, green chilies, and cilantro.
Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt to the mixture.
Gradually add water to the mixture and stir until a thick batter forms. The batter should coat the vegetables evenly but not be too runny.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter; it should rise to the surface immediately and sizzle.
Using a spoon or your hands, drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook the pakoras until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally for even cooking. This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch.
Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind sauce, or ketchup, and enjoy the high-protein vegetable pakoras.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 484.0 g | 621% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.4 g | 337% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2572 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.3 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2489 mg | 53% | |
*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.
