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Crispiest Onion Pakoras Ever

Crispy, crunchy and spicy, these delicious onion pakoras are easy to make and ready in a flash.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12 pakoras

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 3 tsp cilantro finely chopped
  • 3 green chilies chopped
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced onions, salt, Kashmiri red chili powder, ginger powder, chopped cilantro, and green chilies.
  • Use your fingers to mix these ingredients together thoroughly. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • Add chickpea flour and vegetable oil to the bowl with the onion mixture. Mix everything together until well combined.
  • Sprinkle in the turmeric powder and add 1-2 tablespoons of water to create a thick pakoda batter. The consistency should be like a thick pancake batter.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium to maintain a steady temperature.
  • Carefully drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil. Fry them until they turn golden brown and become crisp.
  • Once they are crispy and golden brown, remove the fried pakoras using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Serve the hot and crispy onion pakoras immediately with your favorite sauce or chutney.
Keyword fried pakoras, Indian appetizers, onion pakoras