“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,
These cute bright fritters, should go up on a wall!”
Need I say more?
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Broccoli Fritter Sticks
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Description
A cute and healthier version of the irresistible Indian classic – Pakoras.
Ingredients
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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?
I use only 4 tbsp of gram flour (chickpea flour) rather than a traditional thick batter. 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?
Use halved cherry tomatoes or halved boiled baby potatoes — place a pakora between two halves and secure with a toothpick. Serve fresh with yogurt or mint chutney on the side.
