Mixed Vegetable Pakoras (30 minutes!)

Name: Mixed Vegetable Pakoras (30 minutes!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 medium red onion ((thinly sliced lengthwise)); 2 cups chopped cauliflower ((or small florets)); 5 whole baby yellow potatoes; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp curry powder; 2 cloves garlic ((minced)); 2 Tbsp minced cilantro; 2 cups chickpea (aka besan or gram) flour; 1 cup water ((plus more as needed)); ~1/4 cup neutral oil for pan-frying ((avocado and refined coconut are best)); 2 cups fresh chopped cilantro; 1 medium green chili or serrano pepper ((optional // stems + most seeds removed)); 3 cloves garlic ((peeled)); 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1 large lime, juiced ((~3 Tbsp or 45 ml as original recipe is written)); 1 Tbsp maple syrup ((plus more to taste)); ~1-5 Tbsp water ((to thin)); 2-3 Tbsp ripe avocado ((optional // for extra creaminess)); 1/8 tsp ground cumin ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Mixed vegetable pakoras with a green chutney dipping sauce. Flavorful, easy to make, and ready in 30 minutes! A delicious, Indian-inspired side or snack.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:07:46 GMT