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Cauliflower Pakoras

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40 min

Appetizer

10 ingredients or less
Pakoras are an Indian appetizer made with chickpea flour and spices. We made them with cauliflower, but you can also use peppers, cabbage, or zucchini. The cauliflower gets dipped into the batter and then fried. They are delicious, crunchy and perfect as an appetizer. They are best served with some delicious tomato chutney.

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Total

40 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

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S - Aug. 8, 2025, 5:14 p.m.

This one didn't quite hit the spot for me. The pakoras were crispy but also a bit more oily than I expected.
For my taste, they were a bit bland, or perhaps I underseasoned the mix. I think paring it with chutney is a must. That way, you have a nice balance.

Also, adding freshly grated ginger caused there to be lumps of ginger. I tried to spread it evenly, mixing it with hand. Still, there were pieces that had just a hint of ginger. On the other hand, there was a piece that had a lot of it, so it was overpowering. Perhaps using dried ginger would work better?

P.S. Unrelated, but when using the make function and timer, if I switch between the apps on my phone and then return to PUL, it loads/starts again, and I mist again find the recipe use the make function and the timer is not saved. Now, I use another timer as backup. Has anyone been experiencing something similar?

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 8, 2025, 7:44 p.m.

Hey there S, thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback! For less oiliness, you could try frying a touch hotter or letting the pakoras cool on a wire rack so the steam doesn’t soften them. Freezing ginger before grating can make it super fine and help avoid clumps, although yes, dried ginger works too for a stronger flavour.

About the app, on our end, it doesn’t seem to reload or stop the timer when switching tabs. Could you kindly check that you’re on the latest version of the PUL App? If it still happens, we'd really appreciate an email at [email protected] with a screen recording and the type of device you’re using to help us look into the issue 💌

S - Aug. 13, 2025, 5:28 p.m.

I did measure the oil temperature. It was 184 C. I also used a wire rack to let the oil drain.
I should have the latest app version. I'll try to repeat the issue and send you additional data.

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T. J. Haughton - May 29, 2025, 2:30 a.m.

Not as crispy as I was expecting

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Gwen - March 9, 2025, 9:25 p.m.

Hi 😁 do you think I could bake it in the oven ?

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 9, 2025, 10:51 p.m.

Hey Gwen, we haven't tried it ourselves although you probably could! For example, you could spread the battered cauliflower on a lined baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake at around 425°F (220°C) for about 25 - 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. It won’t be quite as crispy as frying, but it should still be delicious ☺️ To give it a bit of crunch, you could also consider coating them in panko breadcrumbs before spraying with oil and baking.

Gwen Dahor - March 15, 2025, 10:26 a.m.

Thank you so much for your reply, I will test it 😍😍😍

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Dagmara - March 7, 2025, 11:39 a.m.

Do you think that i can use airfryier? I am new to this device:)

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 7, 2025, 1:47 p.m.

Hey Dagmara, we haven’t tested it ourselves, so we can’t say for sure. We imagine it could work if you’re open to a slightly different texture. Perhaps you could try coating the battered cauliflower with oil (a sprayable oil would be great to use for this) and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy and golden. You could also consider coating the battered pakoras in panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier exterior before cooking. Let us know if you test it out 🤗

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Sarah de Martinez - March 6, 2025, 8:23 p.m.

Hi, I do really like your recipes. But please, please, include recipes using the air fryer as an alternative of using the oven or frying in oil. This is such a popular cooking device and I didn't find any recipe using it. Would be great if You also incluye it among the cooking appliances filters!! Thanks for all your efforts PUL team.

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 6, 2025, 8:53 p.m.

Hey Sarah! Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your feedback. We love hearing how we can improve. Adding air fryer alternatives and filters is a lovely idea that we’ll keep this in mind for the future!

Rebekka Beer - April 10, 2025, 2:38 a.m.

I second this! Would be great to have this as a filter option

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