South Indian Pakoras with Broccoli – A great appetizer or tea time snack recipe
What is Broccoli Pakora?
It is an Indian style deep fried broccoli fritters covered with gram flour, rice flour and spices mixture. They are crispy outside and soft inside. I have made them in South Indian style and they can be called Broccoli Bajji as well.
Serving Suggestions:
They are a great appetizer for any occasion. It can also be served with rice as a side dish.
If you are looking for more snack recipes then do check the below recipes
Few Indian Snack Recipes on the blog:
- Avarekalu Vada
- Palak Pakora
- Crispy Cabbage Pakoda
- Corn Methi Pakora
- Sakinalu
- Lobia Sandwich
- Masala Pav
- Kothimbir Vadi
- Corn Amaranth Vada
How to Make Broccoli Pakora Recipe below:
Broccoli Pakora Recipe
How to make broccoli pakora. Indian style broccoli fritters using gram flour, rice flour and spices.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Broccoli Florets
- 1 cup Besan / Chickpea Flour
- ½ cup Rice Flour
- ½ tsp Carom Seeds / Ajwain
- A pinch of Baking Soda
- 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder or as needed
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, rice flour, salt, baking soda, carom seeds and red chilli powder.
- Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
- Add water little by little and make a little thick batter.
- Dip each broccoli floret into the batter and carefully drop it in hot oil.
- Deep fry until golden brown color.
- Drain in a paper towel and serve hot with tomato sauce.
Notes
Adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 13gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 73mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 868IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition values are estimates only.
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Mouthwatering pakora…perfect and crispy.
Thank you! 🙂