Vegetable Pakora (Crispy Gram Flour Fritters)
Crunchy fritters of onion, potato, spinach and cauliflower in a spiced gram flour batter. Gluten free and vegan without any fuss.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.76 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the gram flour, rice flour, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, chilli powder, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the cold water to make a thick batter, like double cream.
- 2
Stir in the onion, potato, spinach, cauliflower, green chilli and fresh coriander until every piece is coated. The vegetables should be held together by the batter, not swimming in it.
- 3
Heat the oil in a deep, heavy pan to 180C. A drop of batter should sizzle and rise straight away.
- 4
Drop in heaped tablespoons of the mixture, about 5 at a time, and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.
4 min 30 s - 5
Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Keep warm in a low oven while you fry the rest.
- 6
Serve straight away with mint and coriander chutney and a squeeze of lemon.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.