Plantain Pakoda
In this pakora, I combined my plantain obsession with some simple Indian flavors.
Calories: 1245kcal
Ingredients
- 2 green plantain
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup chickpea flour/ besan
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder cayenne
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Cut plantains in half.
- Add plantain and cook for 8 minutes, until slightly under cooked.
- Drain immediately and run cold water over the plantain.
- As soon as they are cool enough to handle, peel and grate.
- Combine the plantain with all of the other ingredients and process well in a food processor.
Nutrition
Calories: 1245kcal | Carbohydrates: 245g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 4775mg | Potassium: 3090mg | Fiber: 29g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 4554IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 11mg
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