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Baked Onion Pakodas: Crispy Indian Onion Fritters
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

TD By: Tina Dawson

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Baked Onion Pakodas: Crispy Indian Onion Fritters [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Pakodas, or crispy, fried fritters, are a popular snack in India. This recipe keeps this snack's ingredients pretty much the same – onions, chickpea and rice flour, curry leaves, seasoning – but bakes them, instead! The result is a pakoda that's crispy on the outside and soft and spongy on... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Baked Onion Pakodas: Crispy Indian Onion Fritters [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 cup sliced onion (or 1/2 cup sliced onion and 1/2 cup cabbage)
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
6 tablespoons chickpea flour
3 tablespoons rice flour
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Salt, to taste
5-6 curry leaves, shredded
2-3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons water

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How to Prepare Baked Onion Pakodas: Crispy Indian Onion Fritters [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Preheat oven to 425°F and line a medium baking tray with foil. Brush or spread a little oil.
In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients adding just a teaspoon of water at a time, until a sticky batter is formed.
Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the baking tray, spreading it a bit so that there are holes in the batter.
Bake at 425°F for 20-22 minutes until browned. Remove before the edges begin to burn.If they're not crispy enough, reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake for another 10 minutes.
Serve hot with ketchup or chutney.

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