By Devi Poojari
February 6, 2024
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The deep-fried Indian fritter – or pakoda – is a commonly enjoyed snack delicacy that consists of batter-fried vegetables, and enjoyed with condiments like chutney or ketchup. Tap to see the list of varieties that are relished, for your next veggie-loaded snack time.
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Freshly chopped spinach mixed into pakora batter, makes for delightful treats to enjoy with a cup of tea in the evenings.
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Thinly sliced, batter-fried eggplant pakodas are a crispy treat that is also a delicacy in Bengali cuisine, eaten with khichuri for a meal.
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The tender florets of winter cauliflower is the perfect foundation for an interesting mix of textures that offer up crunch of various kinds.
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Perhaps the most popular of all pakodas, thinly sliced starchy potatoes fried in any manner are always going to be delicious.
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Long peppers or mirchi of a non-spicy kind are stuffed with a potato filling before they are deep-fried, for an indulgent evening snack.
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Juicy, crunchy pearls of corn with a spicy batter are the ultimate kid-friendly snacks to make children eat their vegetables creatively.
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Juliennes of cabbage is a crunchy South Indian snack served with a spicy condiment for dipping, often served as a vegetarian replacement for chicken.
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This chaya kada specialty from Kerala, the raw banana pakodas are coated with a rice-flour based batter for enhanced crispness and flavour.
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