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🍽️ Crispy Pakoras
288 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 150 g chickpea flour (Asian market)
- 50 g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 600 g kohlrabi
- oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
- 1. Put chickpea flour, regular flour, baking powder, and your spices into a large bowl.
- 2. Pour in 300 milliliters of water.
- 3. Whisk the mixture with a whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- 4. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes to allow it to swell and thicken.
- 5. Peel the kohlrabi.
- 6. Slice the kohlrabi into paper-thin rounds.
- 7. Boil the slices in hot water for about 2 minutes until they are half-cooked.
- 8. Immediately remove the slices from the water.
- 9. Shock them by rinsing them briefly with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- 10. Pat the slices dry gently with a kitchen towel.
- 11. Heat the oil in a pan or pot.
- 12. Test the temperature by dipping the end of a wooden spoon handle into the oil.
- 13. If small bubbles rise, the oil is ready.
- 14. Dip the kohlrabi slices in batches into the batter.
- 15. Fry them in the hot oil until golden brown.
- 16. Place the finished pakoras on kitchen paper to drain excess fat.
- 17. Serve with a spicy chili dip if you like.
- 18. Feel free to substitute the kohlrabi with other vegetables.
- 19. Try it with potatoes, cauliflower, or zucchini instead.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 288
- Protein: 11 g · Fett/Fat: 13 g · Carbs: 32 g