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Crispy, golden fritters made with sliced onions, boiled eggs, and a savory chickpea flour batter. This popular Indian street food snack is perfect for a rainy day with a cup of hot chai.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Batter
Combine Ingredients
Heat Oil and Fry the Pakodas
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Crispy, golden fritters made with sliced onions, boiled eggs, and a savory chickpea flour batter. This popular Indian street food snack is perfect for a rainy day with a cup of hot chai.
This indian recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 398.86 calories per serving with 16.16g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Serve Hot
Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh mint leaves or 10-12 chopped curry leaves to the batter for a different flavor profile.
For extra heat, add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala or a finely chopped serrano pepper to the batter.
Incorporate 1/2 cup of finely chopped spinach (palak) into the batter along with the onions for added nutrition and color.
For a healthier version, preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Place the coated eggs in a single layer in the basket, spray with a little oil, and air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Both eggs and besan (chickpea flour) are excellent sources of protein, which is crucial for muscle building, tissue repair, and overall body function.
Onions and besan contribute dietary fiber to this snack, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and can help in maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrients like Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and choline. Spices like turmeric offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
This usually happens for three reasons: the batter is too thin, the oil is not hot enough, or the pan is overcrowded. Ensure your batter is thick, the oil is at the right temperature (around 175°C/350°F), and you fry in small batches.
You can prepare the dry mix ahead of time. However, it's best to add water and onions just before frying. If the batter sits for too long after adding onions, the onions will release water and make the batter thin.
As a deep-fried snack, Egg Onion Pakoda is high in calories and fat and should be enjoyed in moderation. However, it does provide a good amount of protein from the eggs and besan (chickpea flour).
A typical serving of 4 Egg Onion Pakodas contains approximately 430-460 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the amount of oil absorbed during frying and the size of the pakodas.
They are traditionally served with green mint-coriander chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, or simple tomato ketchup. A hot cup of masala chai is the perfect beverage to accompany them.