Low Fat Fish Pakora
Satisfy your cravings for a guilt-free treat with this *Low Fat Fish Pakora*, a lighter twist on the beloved Indian snack. Made using tender white fish fillets like cod or tilapia, these pakoras are coated in a spiced gram flour batter infused with vibrant flavors of ginger-garlic, garam masala, and fresh coriander. Unlike the traditional deep-fried version, these pakoras are oven-baked to golden perfection with a light spray of olive oil, keeping them delightfully crispy yet low in fat. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, they pair wonderfully with a cool mint chutney or creamy yogurt dip. Quick and easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, this healthy fish pakora recipe is ideal for those looking to enjoy a flavorful, protein-packed snack without the extra calories.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams White fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia), skinless
- 100 grams Gram flour (besan)
- 120 ml Water
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 spray bottle Olive oil spray
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets. Cut them into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to form a smooth, thick batter.
Add the lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves to the batter and mix well.
Add the fish pieces to the batter and gently coat each piece evenly. Let the fish marinate for about 15 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the marinated fish pieces on the prepared baking tray, making sure they are not touching each other.
Lightly spray the fish pieces with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake the fish for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and allow the pakoras to cool slightly.
Serve hot with a side of mint chutney or yogurt dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.8 g | 318% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2747 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 114.0 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.0 mcg | 125% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2620 mg | 56% | |
*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.
