Air Fryer Gobi Pakora is a healthier take on the classic Indian cauliflower fritters. Lightly coated in spiced flours and air fried until golden and crispy, these pakoras are full of flavor while staying soft and tender inside. Perfect as a snack or starter served with mint chutney.
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cooking: 18 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 350 grams Cauliflower florets
- 60 grams Gram flour (besan)
- 60 grams Rice flour
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Spring onions, chopped
- 6 Green chilies, finely chopped
- Fresh coriander, chopped
- 0.5 Lemon, juiced
- 4 tablespoons Oil
- 5 grams Salt
- 5 grams Garlic powder
- 5 grams Mango powder (amchur)
- 5 grams Turmeric powder
- 5 grams Garam masala
- 5 grams Kashmiri chili powder
- 2.5 grams Hing (asafoetida)
- Black pepper, a pinch
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
260 kcal -
Fat
14 g -
Carbohydrates
26 g -
Protein
8 g -
Fiber
6 g -
Sugar
5 g -
Sodium
520 mg
Procedure
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Soak the cauliflower
Place the cauliflower florets in boiling water with a pinch of salt and soak for three minutes. Drain well and set aside to remove excess moisture.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the marinade
Add chopped onion, spring onions, green chilies, fresh coriander, lemon juice, oil, salt, garlic powder, mango powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, Kashmiri chili powder, and hing to the cauliflower. Mix thoroughly until the florets are well coated.
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1 hourMark As Complete
Marinate the cauliflower
Cover the marinated cauliflower and rest it for at least one hour. This allows the onions to release moisture and the flavors to fully absorb.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Add flours and coat
Add gram flour and rice flour to the marinated cauliflower along with a pinch of black pepper. Mix gently until each floret is evenly coated. No additional water is needed.
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18 minutesMark As Complete
Air fry the pakoras
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Line the basket with greaseproof paper and lightly oil it. Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer, spray with oil, and air fry for 10 minutes. Turn halfway, spray lightly again, and cook for another 8 minutes until golden and crispy.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Serve hot
Remove the gobi pakoras from the air fryer and serve hot with mint chutney or chili sauce. Enjoy while crispy on the outside and tender inside.
