Upgrade Your Tea-Time with These Tasty Millet Pakodas

 

Millet pakodas are a tasty and nutritious snack, perfect for tea-time or as a party appetizer. Made with a combination of millet flour, gram flour, and flavorful spices, these crispy fritters are both delicious and healthy.

Ingredients

Millet Flour Options 

• Finger millet (Ragi) flour
• Barnyard millet flour
• Pearl millet (Bajra) flour

Other Flours 

• Gram flour (Besan) – Helps bind the batter
• Rava (Semolina) or Maida – Adds extra crunch (optional)

Vegetables 

• Onions
• Green chilies
• Ginger
• Curry leaves
• Coriander leaves
• Carrot (optional)
• Capsicum (optional)

Spices & Seasoning

• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder (optional)
• Turmeric powder (optional)
• Garam masala (optional)

Oil

• For deep frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Batter

• In a mixing bowl, combine millet flour, gram flour, and any other flour you’re using.
• Add the finely chopped vegetables and spices.
• Mix well.
• Gradually add water, a little at a time, to form a thick batter. It should hold its shape when dropped into the oil.

2. Heat the Oil

• Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat.

3. Fry the Pakodas

• Once the oil is hot, carefully drop small portions of batter into the oil using your fingers or a spoon.
• Fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.
• Remove using a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

4. Serve & Enjoy

• Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.