Pumpkin Pakoras
Golden Pumpkin Pakoras coated with chickpea flour, garam masala, chili powder, ground turmeric, and cumin seeds. They are crispy crunchy and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup besan / chickpea flour (130g)
- ¼ cup rice flour (30g)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (toasted)
- 1 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 1 small pumpkin (peeled, seeded and cut into ¼-inch thick wedges) (2½ lbs/1.3kg)
Instructions
- Combine besan, rice flour, garam masala, chili powder, ground turmeric, and salt in a large bowl. Pour in 1 cup (240ml) warm water and stir until a smooth batter forms. Cover and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat up about 1-inch of oil in a deep medium sized pan.
- Dip individual pieces of pumpkin in batter and fry in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on a wire strainer.
- Serve immediately with some chutney if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal
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