Baingan pakoras (Eggplant Fritters)
Eggplant fritters aka Baingan pakoras are a famous snack in Pakistani and Indian Cuisine, especially during Ramadan. Lightly coated eggplant fried until nice and crispy is irresistible.
Servings: 3
Calories: 856kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup gram flour besan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red chili
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves
- 1 tsp roasted cumin coriander powder
- Water to make a thick paste
- 1 lbs eggplant cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and cut eggplants into 1/4 inch circles.
- In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, salt, red chili powder, fenugreek leaves, dry roasted cumin-coriander powder.
- Add enough water to make a thick paste almost like a pancake consistency.
- Heat oil in a pan, dip eggplant circles in the batter, and fry for 3-4 minutes on high heat.
- Serve right away with green chutney.
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Nutrition
Calories: 856kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 48g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg