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Chawal ke Pakore | Rice Pakora

Kalyani
A crunchy GF and vegan snack to make for parties or enjoy with a cup of tea
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Kadai
  • Ladle
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Soft cooked rice any short grained variety
  • 1/3 cup Besan / gramflour Sieve and use
  • 1/4 cup Rice flour
  • 2 TBSP Onions (opt.)
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin powder (opt.)
  • 3 tbsp fenugreek leaves / methi leaves dont skip this!!
  • 2 tsp Chopped cashewnuts
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp carrom seeds (Ajwain)
  • 1 TBSP Crushed coriander seeds
  • 2 TBSP Hot oil (to add to the batter)
  • 1 cup Oil (To Deep fry)

Instructions
 

  • First mash up the cooked rice (cool, leftover rice works best) with your fingers, add the rest of the ingredients except the Oil. Mix well, add a tsp or more of rice flour if the dough is sticky. Dont add water at any stage.
  • Keep the oil for heating. add 2 TBSP of HOT oil to the rice spice mixture. with a spoon, mix it well.
  • Pinch out small portions of this batter and fry in medium hot oil till golden brown on all sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
  • Serve hot (it turns soggy after a while) as is with a steaming cup of tea / coffee.

Notes

  • Don't skip the rice flour as it helps remove any extra moisture while help bind the dough
  • Don't add ANY additional water. the starch in the cooked rice is more than enough to bring the dough together.
  • Chopped methi leaves are a delicious addition to the otherwise starchy pakoras. Try to use them as possible.
  • Adding 2 TBSP of hot oil brings out extra crispiness.  Do not skip this test
  • Serve the pakoras as soon as it's made. Leaving it out tends to make it soggy quickly due to the starch from the rice. 
Keyword Pakora, Party Ideas, Quick Snack
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