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suji pakora recipe | instant rava pakoda | semolina pakoda fritters

easy suji pakora recipe | instant rava pakoda | semolina pakoda fritters
Course Snack
Cuisine south indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 15 pakoda
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup rava / semolina / suji coarse
  • ¼ cup curd / yogurt
  • 1 chilli finely chopped
  • ½ tsp ginger paste
  • few curry leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin / jeera
  • 2 tbsp onion finely chopped
  • pinch hing / asafoetida
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • firstly, in a large mixing bowl take ¾ cup rava.
  • add ¼ cup curd, 1 chilli, ½ tsp ginger paste, few curry leaves and 2 tbsp coriander.
  • further add 1 tsp cumin, 2 tbsp onion, pinch hing and ½ tsp salt.
  • mix well making sure the batter is slightly watery.
  • rest for 10 minutes, or until the rava absorbs and swells.
  • after 10 minutes, the batter will turn slightly thick.
  • now add ¼ tsp baking soda and mix gently.
  • drop a small ball sized batter into hot oil.
  • stir occasionally, frying on medium flame until the pakoda turns golden and crisp.
  • drain off the pakoda over a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
  • finally, enjoy suji pakoda recipe with tomato sauce or coconut chutney.