Vij’s Buttermilk Pakoras Recipe

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Vij’s Buttermilk Pakoras
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Directions:

  1. Wash the cauliflower in a colander; allow to drain for approx 15 minutes (the vegetables need to be very dry otherwise the extra water will make the batter runny).
  2. Peel and wash the potatoes, cut in half and cut each half in thin slices (I quarter the potato).
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine the chickpea flour, buttermilk, peppers, coriander, cumin, mango powder, turmeric and salt, using your hands.
  4. Make sure everything is well combined and that there are no lumps of chickpea flour left.
  5. Now add the cauliflower, potatoes and the red onion.
  6. It should be all sticking together.
  7. To test the right thickness, take a spoonful and drop it from an 8-10 inch height back into the mixing bowl, the ball should remain its shape for a few seconds.
  8. If too runny add some more chickpea flour, 2 tablespoons at the time and no more then 4.
  9. Heat the oil, test with a drop of batter, when it floats to the top in a few seconds and is sizzling, the oil is hot enough.
  10. Drop approx 2-inch balls (they will not be round, and I use two tablespoons to do this) into the oil and fry for approx 2 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 266.76 Kcal (1117 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.67g 9%
Cholesterol 8.42mg 3%
Sodium 1877.89mg 78%
Potassium 906.63mg 19%
Total Carbs 39.83g 13%
Sugars 10.3g 41%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g 28%
Protein 14.03g 28%
Vitamin C 40.9mg 68%
Iron 4.2mg 24%
Calcium 157.7mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.48 Kcal (492 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 9%
Cholesterol 3.71mg 3%
Sodium 827.02mg 78%
Potassium 399.28mg 19%
Total Carbs 17.54g 13%
Sugars 4.54g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.04g 28%
Protein 6.18g 28%
Vitamin C 18mg 68%
Iron 1.9mg 24%
Calcium 69.5mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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