Cauliflower pakoda or gobi pakora is a crispy and yummy tea time snack. Pakoras are made with cauliflower , besan and more spices.
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Pakodas or Pakoras are deep fried snacks which is usually served with tea and this combo is heavenly. Cauliflower pakoda tastes so good and it is one of the most loved snack by the kids and even elders.
A beach visit without sundal, bajji and some pakodas will definitely be incomplete.
How to make Cauliflower Pakoda
2. Once the water comes to a boil switch off the stove and add in the cauliflower florets and let it rest for 5 mins and then strain the cauliflower from water and set aside.
3. In a bowl add in Gram Flour, Rice flour or Maida, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Salt and Cooking soda. Mix well and add water little by little to form a paste without any lumps.
4. Now add the cauliflower florets to the paste and mix well. Meanwhile heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
5. Once it becomes hot add in the batter coated cauliflower florets and fry in a medium flame till golden brown. Add in the curry leaves also in the oil for a nice flavour. Once its golden and crispy drain in a paper towel. Serve hot.
Tips & Variations
Cook in a low medium flame so that the batter and cauliflower are cooked evenly.
The batter consistency should slightly thicker than the idli batter. Also make sure the batter is coated evenly over the cauliflower before deep-frying.
While deep-frying don’t flip immediately. It might make the batter and cauliflower get separated. So give some cooking time and then use a spoon to flip and cook.
Serve hot with tea and sauce.
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📖 Recipe
Cauliflower Pakoda | Gobi Pakora
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower medium sized
- ½ cup Besan flour /Gram Flour
- 3 tbsp Maida / Rice flour
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt as needed
- ½ tsp Cooking Soda
- Oil for deep frying
- Water as needed
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan add water to this add turmeric powder and Salt. Bring it to a boil. Meanwhile chop the cauliflower and make it like small florets.
- Once the water comes to a boil switch off the stove and add in the cauliflower florets. Let it rest for 5 mins and then strain the cauliflower from water and set aside.
- In a bowl add Gram Flour (Besan), Rice flour or Maida, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Salt and Cooking soda. Mix well and add water little by little to form a paste without any lumps.
- Now add the cauliflower florets to the paste and mix well. Meanwhile heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
- Once the oil is smoking hot. Reduce the flame then add the batter coated cauliflower florets. Fry in a medium flame till golden brown. Add curry leaves also in the oil for a nice flavour. Once its golden and crispy remove from oil and drain in a paper towel. Serve hot.
Notes
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
vaishali sabnani
Gobhi pakodas rock ! They are my favourite , next to chilly ones . I normally serve them with grated radish and green chutney !
I know this has been a hectic month , but you have been so consistent , and chosen wonderful recipes to showcase . Kudos !
Priya Suresh
Give me that plate, i want to finish it rite now without any hesitation. Too addictive they are sis. Kudos to you to finish this Megamarathon brilliantly. Keep going sis.
Sandhiya
Gobi pakoda is my favorite, perfect snack to munch on with tea. Kudos to you for showcasing different theme on each week and you have done it well !!!
Harini R
Wow! Love Gobi pakoda but I always end up making manchurian sauce for the kids and so never got to take pictures of these pakodas 🙂 A sinful snack to end the series.
Srividhya
wow moru moru nu super crispya eruku. Cauliflower pakoda sema dhool. Very inviting.
Pavani
I’m drooling just thinking of how yummy these cauliflower pakoda would taste. They look so crispy and delicious.
Preeti
Gobi pakora i love it crunchy taste with pudina chutney.
cookingwithsapana
My kind of crispy and tasty gobi pakora, I just love them with some hot chai. Your setup is making me drool and want to make them now.
Gayathri Kumar
Delicious plate of cauliflower pakodas. This is my daughter's favourite dish and I make it often. Love to grab a few off screen..
Mayuri Patel
A lovely way to end the marathon with some crispy crunchy and just too tempting cauliflower pakodas. Would love to have some right now.
Srivalli
Oh I love these pakodas and you have them done so well!..wonderful pick..enjoyed your month long dishes Sharmila, great job.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
My boys would eat plates and plates of the gobi pakora. I love the idea of frying the curry leaves along with the pakoras. That would give it so much flavor. I am tempted to make some soon.
Suma Gandlur
Those are some addictive fritters that you got there.
Unknown
Wow cauliflower pakodas looks so delicious and perfectly golden fried.. looks fantastic !! Such amazing flavors added to these fritters just fantastic !!
Padmajha
Another nostalgic post. On our visit to MArina beach after we got married,we saw this lady with a huge pot of oil frying an array of bajjis. We got a platter of mixed vegetables and it was so good! Your pakoras look so crisp and yum!