Experience a taste of Indo-Fijian cuisine with these flavorful and crispy breadfruit pakoras. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these breadfruit slices are coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and fried to golden perfection. Serve them with milk tea or juice for a delightful treat.
🥥 500-700g frozen breadfruit, sliced (Product of Fiji, brand not specified)
🧆 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic paste
🌿 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
🌶️ 1-2 small red chilies, chopped (or about 1/2 teaspoon)
🍃 A few curry leaves, chopped (or about 1/4 teaspoon)
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
💠 A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
🌿 1 teaspoon coriander powder
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
🌶️ 1 teaspoon red chili powder
🌕 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
🧂 1/2 teaspoon masala spice blend
💧 1/2 to 3/4 cup water
🛢️ 1-2 cups cooking oil for shallow frying (Canola Oil, brand not specified)
1- Prepare Breadfruit:
2- Prepare Batter:
3- Add Spices:
4- Mix Dry Ingredients:
5- Form Batter:
6- Coat Breadfruit:
7- Heat Oil:
8- Fry Pakoras:
9- Cook Until Golden:
10- Drain and Serve:
- Remove the pakoras from the oil with a slotted spoon.
- Allow excess oil to drain.
- Serve hot on a green plastic serving plate.
Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 30-45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment: Boiling pot (brand not specified), Green plastic plate, Stainless steel mixing bowl, Spoon/Fork, Frying pan/wok, Gas stove, Slotted spoon/skimmer, Serving plate
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