Easy Pakodas ( Kerala evening snack)

Name: Easy Pakodas ( Kerala evening snack)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min

Source : Mix All The Above Mentioned Ingredients With Water To Form A Thick Batter Make Sure Not To Add Too Much Water Since This Needs To Be Fried In Oil In A ...

PreTime

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CookTime

a few Minutes

Yield

Some Servings

Sent by Soumi

at : February 4, 2026

Step:

Mix all the above mentioned ingredients with water to form a thick batter. Make sure not to add too much water since this needs to be fried in oil.
In a frying pan add some refined oil / vegetable oil and wait till oil becomes hot. Take the batter in a teaspoon or fork to get small amounts and fry it in oil.
Adjust the heat accordingly and wait till pakora becomes crispy .
Serve hot with tomato ketchup and hot tea .

Ingredients

1/2 cup Besan flour ( gram flour)
1/2 cup Idli/dosa batter (optional , adding this helps in making the pakoda nice and crispy)
1/2 cup Finely chopped purple onion
1 tsp Finely chopped ginger
Curry leaves -few leaves
3-4 Green chilies
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chili powder (depending upon spice level)
1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
3-4 tbsp Chopped Cilantro leaves
to taste Salt
Refined sunflower oil / cooking oil for frying