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Jalapeno pakora

Name: Opel Kahn's spicy Indian fritters (pakora) recipe
Yield: 40
Cuisine: /indian
Ingredients: 240g chickpea flour; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground chilli; 20.00 ml ginger paste; Vegetable oil, to deep-fry; 20 fresh jalapenos, halved (see note); Yoghurt, to serve; Mint chutney, to serve; Coriander sprigs, to serve

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by delicious. team

delicious. team

Jul 18, 2024

If you're looking to put a bit of kick in your step, this spicy jalapeno pakora recipe will do the trick. Similar to jalapeno poppers, these Bengal vegetable fritters are as delicious as they are spicy - so what's not to love? A great share plate idea for when you're entertaining or when you're asked to bring something on the weekend, these yummy little bites will get things popping.

This recipe is by Opel Kahn.

2 cups (240g) besan (chickpea) flour
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground chilli
1 tbs ginger paste
Vegetable oil, to deep-fry
20 fresh jalapenos, halved (see note)
Yoghurt, to serve
Mint chutney, to serve
Coriander sprigs, to serve

Method

1.

Mix the flour, spices and 1 tsp fine salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in 1 cup (250ml) water until combined and smooth. Add ginger paste and whisk to combine.
2.

Fill a medium saucepan three-quarters full with oil and heat over high heat until 180°C (a cube of bread will turn golden in 60 seconds when the oil is hot enough). Working in small batches, dip jalapenos into the batter, then deep-fry for 3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towel.
3.

Serve pakora with yoghurt, mint chutney and coriander sprigs.