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Bhindi Pakora - Indian Gluten Free Okra Fritters

Bhindi Pakora - Indian Gluten Free Okra Fritters - These fritters are the perfect no slime okra recipe. With a chickpea flour batter, they're glutenfree
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 69kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour besan
  • 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons dhana-jeera powder or 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon red chile powder cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 8 oz. okra
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Combine flour with the ginger garlic paste and dhana jeera powder.
  • Add chili pepper and salt. Mix to combine.
  • Add water, a little at a time to form a batter. Use less water to form a thicker batter, as desired.
  • Make sure you use okra that is firm, whole and intact without any cuts.  Put okra into the batter and toss until all the okra is well coated with the batter.
  • Heat enough oil for deep frying.
  • Take okra pieces out of the batter, one at a time and place in the hot oil.
  • Fry for 3-4 minutes, tossing frequently, until the pakoras are golden brown on both sides.
  • Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • Serve with your favorite chutney.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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