This air fryer broccoli pakora is a healthy, crispy snack made with minimal oil. It’s quick to prepare, full of spices, and perfect with mint chutney or chili sauce.
- Serves: 3–4 People
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 2hr
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
For Cooking
- 180 g Broccoli florets
- 2 small Spring onions, chopped
- 1 small Onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp Fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Hing (asafoetida)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Oil (plus extra for spraying)
- 4 tbsp Gram flour (besan)
- 4 tbsp Rice flour
- optional Green chilies, chopped
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
160 kcal per serving -
Protein
6 g -
Fat
7 g -
Carbohydrates
18 g
Procedure
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Blanch broccoli
Boil broccoli florets in salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare vegetables
Slice onion, chop spring onions, chilies, and coriander.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Make batter
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onions, coriander, chilies, all spices, gram flour, rice flour, lemon juice, and oil. Mix well. Do not add water; moisture from onions is sufficient.
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5–10 minutesMark As Complete
Marinate
Let the mixture rest so spices coat the broccoli evenly.
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15 minutesMark As Complete
Air fry
Preheat air fryer to 200°C. Place pakoras on lined basket, spray lightly with oil, and air fry for 15 minutes, turning halfway.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Serve
Serve hot with mint chutney, chili sauce, or ketchup.
