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Onion Pakoda
Onion Pakoda is a popular Indian snack made from thinly sliced onions coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried until crispy. It's perfect for tea time or as an appetizer.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 2
March 26, 2026
Instructions
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced onions, chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt.
- Add water gradually to form a thick batter that coats the onions well.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the onion mixture into the oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the pakodas until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the pakodas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Tips
- For added flavor, you can include chopped green chilies or coriander leaves in the batter.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure crispiness.