RCI-SN.002.0229.001
Pakoda
Pakoda is a savoury South Indian fried snack made from gram flour, spices and onions. This simple recipe is for Pakoda, as made in TamilNadu, India. A different version called "Pakora" is famous in the other parts of India.
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- (240g) of Besan1 cup
- .5 cup water0 unit
- tspns rice flour (for crunchiness)2 unit
- tspns green gram flour(optional - for added crunch)2 unit
- 1 unit
- ¼ tspn of asafoetida1 unit
- ¼ tspn of turmeric1 unit
- ¼ tspn of chili powder1 unit
- 8-10 unit
- tspn of cumin powder1 unit
- tspn of crushed black peppercorns1 unit
- medium-sized onion1 unitchopped finely
- .5 cup peanuts0 unitpreferably roasted
- tspn oil for the flour mix1 unit
- 1 unit
Method
1
Peel the overripe plantains by cutting off the ends and slicing the skin lengthwise, then gently pull away the skin. Cut the plantain flesh into chunks.
2
Boil the plantain chunks in a pot of salted water until very soft and easily mashed with a fork, approximately 10-12 minutes.
12 minutes
3
Drain the cooked plantains and transfer to a mixing bowl. Mash thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
4
Stir in the grated onions, ground rice, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper into the mashed plantains. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
5
Add the water gradually, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a thick, dough-like consistency that holds together but remains slightly moist.
6
Heat the cooking oil (or palm oil) in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
7
Using wet hands or an ice-cream scoop, form the plantain mixture into balls or oval patties. Carefully place them into the hot oil.
8
Fry the plantain cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy on the outside, turning once gently.
4 minutes
9
Remove the fried plantain cakes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
10
Warm the stewed beans (aboboi) in a separate pot over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
11
Arrange the fried mashed plantains on a serving plate and serve alongside the warm stewed beans.