“Anything on a stick, becomes fun to eat,
Be it sweet or savory, it’s a welcome treat.
Colorful and simple, like burgers gone small, 
Broccoli Fritter Sticks
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
A cute and healthier version of the irresistible Indian classic – Pakoras.
Ingredients
For the pakoras (fritters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) broccoli, grated or finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) onion, grated
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) red pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) gram flour
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil to pan fry
- Salt & pepper to taste
Others
- 5-6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5-6 baby potatoes, boiled and halved
- Coriander or basil leaves
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the pakoras (except the oil) and mix well with your hands. Eventually the vegetables will start to leave a little water and the gram flour will help bind them, making a sticky mixture.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
- Make little ping pong ball sized rounds from the mixture and pan fry till crisp and brown. Rub a little oil on your hands before making the rounds so the batter doesn’t stick to your hands.
- Sandwich the pakora between two halves of tomato or potato, secure with a toothpick and serve fresh with yogurt or mint chutney.
- A really easy & cute bite sized snack!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
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Frequently Asked Questions
What role does gram flour play in binding these pakoras?
The recipe uses only 4 tbsp of gram flour (chickpea flour) rather than a traditional thick batter. The instructions explain that as you mix the grated broccoli, onion, and spices with your hands, the vegetables release water, and the gram flour absorbs it to create a sticky mixture that holds together when pan-fried.
What should I sandwich the pakoras between to serve them on a stick?
The recipe calls for halved cherry tomatoes or halved boiled baby potatoes — place a pakora between two halves and secure with a toothpick. The recipe suggests serving fresh with yogurt or mint chutney on the side.
