Kuttu Ke Pakore Recipe (Buckwheat Fritters)
Kuttu Ke Pakore (Vrat Ke Pakode, Buckwheat Fritters) is a delicious deep-fried snack made for vrat (Hindu fasting) days. Serve these with a tangy mint coriander chutney and plain yogurt for a hearty meal.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup kuttu atta (buckwheat flour)
- 1 cup rajgira atta (amaranth flour) or singhara atta (water chestnut flour)
- 2 cups boiled, peeled, and grated potatoes
- 2 teaspoons rock salt (sendha namak) or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
- 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies
- 4-5 cups ghee or oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix kuttu atta, rajgira atta, potatoes, rock salt, cilantro, and green chilies in a large mixing bowl.
- Add water slowly (about ¾ cup) and mix until a batter forms. You want a batter that is thick enough to hold its shape on a spoon but not as stiff as dough. Think of pancake batter consistency.
- Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for about 5 minutes. This helps the kuttu atta absorb moisture evenly, giving you crispier pakoras.
- Pour ghee or oil into a heavy-bottomed kadai. Heat it on medium-high flame until it reaches about 170–180°C (340–356°F). To test, drop a tiny piece of batter in; it should rise to the top within 3-4 seconds.
- When the oil is hot, drop small pakoras with your fingers or a small spoon, and fry until crispy and dark brown. Stir at regular intervals while frying to ensure even cooking.
- Drain the pakora on a plate lined with kitchen tissue. Serve these deep-fried fritters hot with plain yogurt, coconut chutney, or green chutney.
The batter used to fry the pakoda should have the right consistency. If it appears too thin, add more flour; if it seems very thick, add a few tablespoons of water.
Fry the pakoras in 3-4 batches and do not overcrowd the pan.
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Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
