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Onion & Potato Pakoras

30 min · Serves 4 · Pakistani

Why make it

Crisp gram-flour fritters with onion, potato and spinach. Made for rainy afternoons and a cup of chai.

Serves 4

You’ll need

  • 1½ cups gram flour (besan)
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium potato, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup spinach, shredded
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds

+ 3 more in the full recipe
1

Step 1 of 4

Mix besan with salt, spices and water into a thick batter that coats a spoon.
2

Step 2 of 4

Fold in onion, potato, spinach and chilies.
3

Step 3 of 4

Heat oil to 175°C (350°F). Drop in spoonfuls of batter, a few at a time.
4

Step 4 of 4

Fry, turning, until deep golden and crisp. Drain on paper.

Cook’s tip

Test the oil with a drop of batter: it should rise within 2 seconds.

Ready to cook?

Onion & Potato Pakoras

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