Tandoori Glory Pakoras

Chef Ryan Wiebe

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Cuisine

Indian

Category

Appetizer

Amazing color, great crunch and delicious depth of flavor - these Tandoori Glory Pakoras are one of the best bites around. Chef Ryan shows you how these easily come together - watch the recipe video below! 

Tandoori Glory Pakoras

Ingredients

  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups of chickpea flour

  • 2 Tbsp Spiceology Tandoori Glory seasoning

  • 1/2 medium head of cauliflower or 1 cup of riced cauliflower

  • 1 medium carrot

  • 1 medium russet potato

  • 1/2 yellow onion

  • 1-2 Serrano chiles

  • 3-4 cloves of garlic

  • 1 inch knob of ginger

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/2 cup cilantro

  • Oil for frying

  • Mint, optional garnish

  • Yogurt sauce, optional garnish

Directions

  1. In a large bowl add in your chickpea flour and Spiceology Tandoori Glory seasoning.

  2. With a box grater, grate your potato, onion and carrot, add to your flour.

  3. Finely chop your cauliflower until rice sized.

  4. With a micro planer, grate your ginger and garlic into your flower mix.

  5. Finely chop your Serrano chili and cilantro.

  6. With everything in the bowl, add in your water to make a thick but not doughy batter. If you grab a small handful of batter it should stay together and slowly fall.

  7. Heat your oil to 350°F.

  8. Using a scoop or spoon carefully add your pakora batter into the oil, trying for keep them the same size so they cook evenly. Don’t overcrowd your pakoras.

  9. Cook for 2-3 minutes a side, carefully flipping and cooking for another 2 minutes, they should be golden brown.

  10. Place them on a wire rack to cool. - Enjoy these great appetizers with a fresh mint and yogurt sauce!
Recipe Products
Blend

Tandoori Glory Indian Masala Blend

Key Ingredients

Coriander, Cumin, Cinnamon, Turmeric Root Powder, Ginger Root Powder