I have an exciting twist on a beloved Indian snack: Pakoras. But hold on tight because we're about to take this crispy delight to a whole new level of healthy deliciousness.
Imagine you have a craving for Pakoras, but you want to avoid deep frying. What if I told you there's a healthier, easier, and equally delicious alternative? Enter Waffle Maker Pakoras!
Yields1 ServingPrep Time30 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time40 mins
1Medium Onion Finely Sliced
200gGrated Potato
2Handfuls of Spinach Leaves Roughly Chopped
1Handful Chopped Coriander
100gGrated Cauliflower
1tspSalt
2tspCrushed Coriander Seeds
1tspGaram Masala
1.50tspFresh Green Chilli
1tspCaraway Seeds
2tspKasoori Methi
150gChickpea Flour
Splash of Water if needed
1
Finely dice you onions, grate your potatoes, chop your spinach, chop your coriander and place into a large bowl.
2
Add the following into the mixture:
1 Tsp salt,
2 Tsp crushed coriander seeds
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1.5 Tsp fresh green chilli
1 Tsp Caraway seeds
2 Tsp Kasoori Methi
Mix and place to one side for 10 minutes.
3
After 10 minutes add the chickpea flour to the mixture and mix well.
Add a splash of water if needed.
Add 1 tsp Baking powder to the mix along with 1 Tbsp Olive Oil. This will give you lovely fluffy waffles.
Add more water if needed but you don’t want the mixture to be too runny.
4
Add to your waffle maker and cook for 6-8 minutes and hey presto you have a waffle pakora.
Serving Suggestion
5
Serve with a mint dip, I love mine with ketchup…..I know, I’m just weird
Ingredients
1Medium Onion Finely Sliced
200gGrated Potato
2Handfuls of Spinach Leaves Roughly Chopped
1Handful Chopped Coriander
100gGrated Cauliflower
1tspSalt
2tspCrushed Coriander Seeds
1tspGaram Masala
1.50tspFresh Green Chilli
1tspCaraway Seeds
2tspKasoori Methi
150gChickpea Flour
Splash of Water if needed
Directions
1
Finely dice you onions, grate your potatoes, chop your spinach, chop your coriander and place into a large bowl.
2
Add the following into the mixture:
1 Tsp salt,
2 Tsp crushed coriander seeds
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1.5 Tsp fresh green chilli
1 Tsp Caraway seeds
2 Tsp Kasoori Methi
Mix and place to one side for 10 minutes.
3
After 10 minutes add the chickpea flour to the mixture and mix well.
Add a splash of water if needed.
Add 1 tsp Baking powder to the mix along with 1 Tbsp Olive Oil. This will give you lovely fluffy waffles.
Add more water if needed but you don’t want the mixture to be too runny.
4
Add to your waffle maker and cook for 6-8 minutes and hey presto you have a waffle pakora.
Serving Suggestion
5
Serve with a mint dip, I love mine with ketchup…..I know, I’m just weird