Pavakkai Pakoda Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Pavakkai Pakoda is a crispy and delicious Indian snack made with bitter gourd slices coated in a spicy gram flour batter. The bitter gourd slices are deep-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crunchy texture. This pakoda is a perfect tea-time snack or appetizer, and the bitterness of the bitter gourd is balanced by the flavorful spices in the batter.

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Ingredients for Pavakkai Pakoda Recipe

  • 1/2 Medium Sized Bitter Gourds
  • 1/4 cup Gram Flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon Rice Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • As required Salt To Taste
  • as needed Water As Needed
  • as needed Oil For Deep Frying

Directions: Pavakkai Pakoda Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Wash and slice the bitter gourd into thin rounds.
  • STEP 2.In a bowl, mix gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and water to make a thick batter.
  • STEP 3.Dip the bitter gourd slices into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
  • STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan and deep-fry the coated bitter gourd slices until golden brown and crispy.
  • STEP 5.Remove the pakodas from the oil and drain excess oil on a kitchen towel.
  • STEP 6.Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.

Cooking Tips

  • To reduce the bitterness of the bitter gourd, soak the sliced rounds in salted water for 15 minutes before using.
  • Make sure the batter is thick enough to coat the bitter gourd slices properly.
  • Fry the pakodas in small batches to ensure even cooking and crispiness.

Storage and Serving

  • Pavakkai Pakoda is best served hot and fresh.
  • If there are any leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat the pakodas in an oven or air fryer to regain their crispiness before serving.
Nutrition
value
1154
calories per serving
128 g Fat< 1 g Protein6 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    128g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Carbs
    6g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    6g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    128g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    2mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    17mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    0mg
  • Vitamin E
    20mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    7mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    13mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp