Monsoon Treat: 10 Delectable Pakoras For Your Chai Date

By Bornika Das

July 11, 2023

Monsoon is incomplete without sipping a cup of hot masala chai along with some freshly made pakoras. Be it from the street-side stall or made at home, pakoras are our all-time favourite. Dates in monsoon are the best and if you and your partner are accompanied by chai and pakoras, nothing can beat the mood. Let’s take a look at some mouth-watering pakoras that can be served with chai: 

Paneer Pakora 

The paneer lovers can hardly say no to this pakora. It is a perfect tea-tie snack to enjoy in this rainy season. If you’re on a date, make this freshly at home and serve with some green chutney along with chai.  

Onion Rings 

One of the easiest snacks that fit perfectly with chai on a monsoon evening. Onion rings are all-time favourite. Made with onion, gram flour and spices, it is a perfect go-to delight. 

Spinach Pakora

This healthy snack is loved by people from all age-group. Made with besan and fresh spinach, this fritter can be best served with tomato sauce, along with a cup of masala chai. 

Gobi Pakora 

Welcoming the monsoon, gobi pakoras must be in the platter. This crispy and spicy pakora is made with cauliflower florets, gram flour and spices. It is a perfect snack for evening dates accompanied with chai. 

Bread Pakora 

This traditional snack has made its way as the most popular one during the monsoon. Cooked with bread slices and gram flour along with a dash of spices is a perfect snack to have with a cup of hot masala chai.

Mochar Chop

Made with banana flower, this lip-smacking street food Bengal is a star. Made into croquettes and deep fried in oil till golden brown, mochar chop is a perfect evening snack with cha

Fish Pakora 

It is a North Indian delight made with fish, chickpea flour, lime juice, cayenne powder, cumin seeds, dried fenugreek leaves and baking powder. This crispy pakora is best served with green chutney and hot tea.

Baigan Pakora 

Not only this baigan pakora is perfect for a date evening, but you can also prepare them during any special occasion. Prepared with baby brinjal or eggplant, gram flour, rice flour and a melange of spices, this is an easy-to-make dish, which is apt for monsoons. 

Egg Pakora 

It is a North-Indian delight made with eggs, meat masala, besan, chilli flakes and dry mango powder. It is an easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed during the monsoon with a cup of chai. 

Chicken Pakora 

It is all-time favourite of all non-vegetarians. Boneless chicken marinated in spices and dipped in besan mixture and fried till golden brown, makes the perfect evening snack. You can enjoy chicken pakora with sauce and tea.