Chilli pakora

Name: Chilli pakora
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 20
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¼ tsp ground turmeric; ¼ tsp ground cumin; 2 medium floury potatoes; ¼ tsp garam masala; 20 padron peppers; ¼ tsp chaat masala; tamarind chutney to serve; 120g gram (chickpea) flour; sunflower oil for deep-frying

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A delicious vegan snack, these pakora deliver crunch and a mild spicy flavour — they’re made with padron peppers but you can use hotter chillies if you prefer

By: Chetna Makan (via Bbcgoodfood)

Original Publish: Feb 11, 2026

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Yields: Makes 20

Nutrition Facts

62 Calories

2 grams proteinProtein

6 grams carbohydratesCarbs

3 grams fatFat

Ingredients

¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground cumin
2 medium floury potatoes
¼ tsp garam masala
20 padron peppers
¼ tsp chaat masala
tamarind chutney to serve
120g gram (chickpea) flour
sunflower oil for deep-frying

Instructions

Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and tip into a pan of cold, salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain well and leave to steam-dry for 5 mins before mashing well.

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