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Chickpeas Pakora
🇮🇳 Indian

Chickpeas Pakora

🇮🇳 Indian

Crisp gram-flour fritters studded with chickpeas — monsoon-season comfort at its best. Ready in 36 minutes including prep.

Prep 18 min Cook 18 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Chickpeas2 cans (400 g)
  • Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying
  • Eggs2, beaten
  • All-Purpose Flour100 g
  • Gram Flour150 g
  • Breadcrumbs150 g
  • Ajwain1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chickpeas dry and season with the garam masala and a little salt.

  2. 2

    Set up a breading line: flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs — press the crumbs on firmly.

  3. 3

    Heat 4-5 cm of oil to 180°C; a breadcrumb dropped in should sizzle straight away.

  4. 4

    Fry the chickpeas in small batches until deep golden, 3-4 minutes per batch.

  5. 5

    Drain on a rack, never on paper, and serve hot with mint leaves scattered over.

Chef's tip

Keep the oil at a steady 180°C — too cool and the coating goes greasy.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Pakora / Bhajiya, chopped spinach mix with chickpea flour and spices and cook to perfection · on YouTube