5 Unusual Pakoras You Must Try Once This Monsoon Season

By Devi Poojari

June 14, 2024

The crunch and savoury pleasantness of pakoras are surely welcome as the temperatures cool down outside and a hot cup of chai awaits to be had. Steer away from the usual onion and potato pakoras to try these savoury and sweet morsels which will enhance your experience.

JACKFRUIT

Also known as neerphanas, these bajjis are a tea time favourite in the state of Karnataka.

GULGULE

Also known as neerphanas, these bajjis are a tea time favourite in the state of Karnataka.

PURPLE YAM

The tuber which has a soft-fluffy texture when cooked, forms the key ingredient in the Gujarati specialty of kand na bhajia.

LOTUS STEM

Hailing from the beautiful Kashmir valley, deep-fried lotus stem fritters or nadru moinj gets a light coating of rice flour and spices.

LENTILS

The state of Madhya Pradesh produces a delightful combination of moong, masoor and chana dal to make pakoras which are also known as Indrahar.