Air Fryer Gobi Pakora | Cauliflower Pakora
Crispy cauliflower pakora made in the air fryer with less oil, using cauliflower, onion, lentil flour, besan, spices, and coriander
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1½ cup cauliflower roughly chopped
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup red lentil flour
- 2 tablespoons gram flour / besan
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dry mango powder or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika or as per taste
- chopped coriander leaves approx 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 small pinch baking soda
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
- Add chopped cauliflower and finely chopped onion to a mixing bowl.
- Add salt, dry mango powder, paprika, and any other spices you are using.
- Mix well and keep aside for 15 minutes so the vegetables release some moisture.
Make the pakora mixture
- Add red lentil flour, besan, coriander leaves, and oil.
- Mix until the cauliflower and onion pieces are coated with the flour mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons water with a small pinch of baking soda.
- Add this water slowly to the pakora mixture and mix again.
- The mixture should be thick and sticky, not runny.
Air fry the pakoras
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 3-5 minutes.
- Line the air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper.
- Place small portions of the gobi pakora mixture in a single layer.
- Air fry at 180°C for 18-20 minutes, or until golden and crisp on the edges.
- Brush or spray a little oil halfway through cooking if the pakoras look dry.
- Serve hot with chutney, ketchup, or yogurt dip.
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Notes
- Cut the cauliflower into small pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Use perforated parchment paper for better air circulation.
- Do not overcrowd the basket.
- Air fryer timings may vary slightly depending on the model and the size of the pakoras.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.