How To Make Pea Pakora Pockets
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup green peas, boiled and mashed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- Water as needed
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the mashed peas, chopped onion, green chili, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin seeds, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
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Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a small ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
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In a separate bowl, prepare the batter by mixing gram flour and water to form a smooth and thick batter.
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Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
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Dip each pea ball into the batter and coat it evenly.
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Carefully drop the coated balls into the hot oil and fry them until golden brown and crispy.
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Remove the fried pea pakora pockets from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel.
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Serve the pea pakora pockets hot with mint chutney or ketchup.
Nutrition
- Calories : 260kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 10g
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