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Cabbage Pakora
Serves 4
20 mins
210 Kcal
Cabbage Pakora is perhaps one of the tastiest Indian snacks, where the crunchiness of shredded cabbage goes delightfully well with the earthy taste of gram flour and some aromatic spices. It's a fine example of how cheap ingredients can blossom into a mouth-watering treat. It finds a place on the menu card during tea, festive, or rainy days. The real star of the pakoras is cabbage, which adds a unique texture and subtle sweetness. Shredded very thin, it melts into the batter, giving that sharp outer layer and a soft semi-chewy inside. Waves of warmth and zest from spices ranging from cumin to coriander to green chillies, while fresh herbs like cilantro deliver a refreshing fragrance. The most exciting texture-related characteristic of cabbage pakoras is their outer cover. This is an unbelievable golden crunch, coated with the frying process, while the inside remains soft and juicy from the cabbage. Each bite is then a flavour and textural experience to savour. These pakoras are most frequently enjoyed hot, thus with sweet, tangy mint chutney, tamarind sauce, or even ketchup for added flavour. Cabbage Pakora is versatile and enjoyed by everyone, irrespective of their age group. It is always an excellent option for vegetarians who are satisfied to provide their children with a healthy snack. It is a great partner to accompany in tea time and a guaranteed crowd puller at parties and other get-together events.
Ingredients required for Cabbage Pakora
- 250 gms cabbage
- 100 gms besan
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- 1 green chilli
- Salt
- 1/2 tsp ajwain
- 1 tsp ginger
- Oil
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Cooking steps for Cabbage Pakora
- 1Let's explore the recipe of cabbage pakora! Grab about 250 grams of cabbage and give it a good wash.
- 2Shred it finely.
- 3The thinner, the better, for maximum crispiness.
- 4Toss the shredded cabbage into a mixing bowl.
- 5Add one finely chopped green chili, a teaspoon of grated ginger, and a handful of chopped coriander leaves for vibrant flavor.
- 6Next, it's batter time.
- 7Add 100 grams of gram flour (besan) and two tablespoons of rice flour to the cabbage mix.
- 8Rice flour is the secret to that next-level crunch.
- 9Spice it up with 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, a pinch of turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon of ajwain (carom seeds).
- 10Season with salt to taste.
- 11Mix everything up until the cabbage is evenly coated with the dry ingredients.
- 12Slowly add water, just enough to form a thick batter.
- 13You're aiming for a consistency that sticks together but isn't runny.
- 14Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium heat.
- 15The oil should be hot but not smoking.
- 16Test it by dropping a small bit of batter into the oil—if it sizzles and floats, you're ready to fry.
- 17Use your fingers or a spoon to drop small portions of batter into the oil.
- 18Don't overcrowd the pan, as it lowers the oil temperature and can make the pakoras soggy.
- 19Fry the pakoras until they're golden brown and super crispy.
- 20Flip them around to ensure even cooking.
- 21Each batch should take about 3–4 minutes.
- 22Once done, scoop them out with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- 23Repeat with the rest of the batter until all your cabbage pakoras are fried.
- 24Serve these piping-hot cabbage pakoras with green chutney, tamarind sauce, or ketchup for dipping. Enjoy this cabbage pakora recipe.