Low Fat Mackerel Pakora
Discover a guilt-free twist on a classic Indian snack with this Low Fat Mackerel Pakora recipe, perfectly crisped in an air fryer for a healthier take on a beloved favorite. Packed with the savory goodness of canned mackerel, aromatic spices like garam masala and carom seeds, and the zing of fresh ginger, garlic, and green chili, these pakoras are bursting with flavor while staying light on oil. The chickpea flour batter comes together effortlessly, and the air fryer ensures a golden, crunchy texture without deep frying. Ideal as a protein-packed appetizer or snack, serve these wholesome bites with your favorite chutney for a satisfying, low-calorie treat that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Canned mackerel (in water, drained)
- 150 grams Chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 small Green chili
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 100 milliliters Water
- 1 as needed Vegetable oil spray
Instructions
Finely chop the onion, fresh coriander leaves, green chili, ginger, and garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine chickpea flour, carom seeds, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
Add the drained mackerel to the flour mixture and mash it gently using a fork.
Stir in the chopped onion, coriander leaves, green chili, ginger, and garlic into the mackerel mixture.
Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring continuously to form a thick batter. Ensure there are no lumps.
Preheat an air fryer to 180°C (356°F) for about 5 minutes.
Lightly grease the air fryer basket with vegetable oil spray.
Using a spoon, drop small portions of the batter into the greased air fryer basket, forming pakoras.
Lightly spray the tops of the pakoras with vegetable oil to aid in crisping.
Air fry the pakoras at 180°C (356°F) for 15-20 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve the low-fat mackerel pakoras with your choice of chutney or dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 3259 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 82.3 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.7 mcg | 74% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2460 mg | 52% | |
*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.
