How to make Chana Pakora -
Ground chana dal mixed with onions and other masalas, shaped into pakoras and deep fried.
This recipe is contributed by Member RAJIV KUMAR.
Main Ingredients : Split Bengal gram (chana dal) (चने की दाल), Onions (प्याज़ )
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Chana Pakora Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Chana Pakora Recipe
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked overnight 200 grams
Onions 2 medium
Green chillies finely chopped 4
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 teaspoon
Cornflour/ corn starch 2 tablespoon
Oil to deep fry
Method
Preparation
Step 1
Drain and grind Bengal gram to a coarse paste.
Step 2
Add onions, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala powder, black pepper powder, salt, red chilli powder, coriander leaves, corn flour and mix well.
Step 3
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Drop a spoonful of mixture in oil and deep fry the pakoras on medium heat till golden brown and crisp.Drain on an absorbent paper and serve hot.
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