Vegetable Pakora Recipe with Kale - Vegetarian Vegetable Pakora features hearty, healthy kale and is a perfect gluten-free homemade fried snack. Enjoy with our easy recipes for Indian Green Chutney and Raita Yogurt Sauce!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Total Time27 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
4cupspacked kale,with stems removed and cut into 1-2-inch pieces
Separate the kale: remove the stems and cut the leaves into 1 to 2 inch pieces. Pack into measuring cups.
Set out a large mixing bowl. Add the chickpea flour, salt, and all spices. Mix well. Then stir in the egg whites, lemon juice, and water. The batter should be thick.
Mix the kale pieces into the pakora batter, making sure they are well-coated.
Meanwhile, set a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add a cooking thermometer to the side of the pot. Then pour in 1 1/2 - 2 inches of high-heat cooking oil. Wait until the temperature rises to at least 350 degrees F.
While the oil heats up, use a blender to make the dipping sauces.
When the oil reaches 350-360 degrees F, set out a holding plate lined with paper towels. Working in small batches, carefully drop the coated kale pieces in the hot oil, one at a time. Use a spider skimmer to immediately flip each piece over so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
Fry the kale pakora for 2-3 minutes until it reaches a rich golden-brown color. Use the skimmer to move the vegetable pakora to the holding plate. Then repeat with the remaining batches.
Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
Kale Pakora is a fabulous leftover. It will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, kept in a airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes on a lined baking sheet, flipping halfway through cooking.Vegan? This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian as-is. However, you can make a vegan version by swapping the egg whites for 1 “flax egg” or “chia egg”. Mix 1 tablespoon ground flax or chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water. Mix well and let it rest for 15 minutes to thicken before adding to make the batter.