5 no-oil pakora recipes to satiate winter cravings

5 no-oil pakora recipes to satiate winter cravings

Air-Fried Spinach Pakoras: These light and crispy spinach fritters are a perfect winter snack. Made with fresh spinach leaves, besan (gram flour), and a pinch of ajwain (carom seeds) for digestive benefits, they’re air-fried to perfection and best served with mint chutney.

Steamed Methi Pakoras: Methi (fenugreek) leaves combined with whole wheat flour, green chilies, and spices create soft, flavorful dumplings. Steamed for a healthier take, these pakoras pair wonderfully with a hot cup of masala chai.

Baked Onion Pakoras: Skip the deep fryer and bake your onion pakoras instead! Thinly sliced onions are coated in chickpea flour and spiced with turmeric, cumin, and chili powder. The baking gives them a crispy texture with a fraction of the calories.

Lentil Pakoras in Paniyaram Pan: Use soaked and ground moong or urad dal batter to make these protein-rich pakoras. Cook them in a paniyaram pan with minimal or no oil, achieving a crunchy exterior and a fluffy interior.

Cabbage and Corn Pakoras: Shredded cabbage and sweet corn kernels combine with rice flour and besan to make deliciously crispy pakoras. Instead of frying, cook them on a non-stick pan or bake them for a guilt-free indulgence.