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Pakoda
Photo: Charles Deluvio

Pakoda

9 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

333
Calories
6g
Protein
14g
Fat
48g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Fenugreek not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups besan (gramflour available in our store)
  • 1/2 tsp. red chili powder (cayenne pepper)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup potatoes or onions (sliced)
  • 4 tbsp.minced cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh fenugreek/methi leaves or 2 tbsp. dried (optional)
  • Oil for deep frying
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Directions

1

Mix the onions, cayenne pepper, salt and besan (also cilantro and methi). Let it rest for about about 10 minutes to allow the vegetables to sweat. Add some water (only as much as required) to make into a very thick paste.

2

Heat the oil for about 10 to 15 minutes on medium heat. Pour a spoonful of the paste in the oil and let fry until golden brown. Stir in between. Remove from oil and strain the oil out.

3

Serve with tamarind chutney and mint chutney

Recipe sourced from fandom

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