Baingan Pakoda Recipe | Brinjal Pakora Recipe | Eggplant Fritters Recipe
Brinjal/Baingan Pakoda Recipe is a crispy and flavorful Indian snack made with thin brinjal slices coated in a spiced gram flour batter and double-fried for extra crunch. Perfect for tea time or rainy days, these golden fritters pair well with chutney or ketchup for a delicious treat.
Servings 2
Calories 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Brinjal / Eggplant / Baingan (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Besan / Gram Flour
- 2 tbsp Rice Flour (for crispiness)
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Coriander Powder
- ¼ tsp Carom Seeds / Ajwain (optional)
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- ¼ tsp Baking Soda
- Salt (as per taste)
- Water as needed (to make a thick batter)
- Oil for deep frying
- ½ tsp Chaat Masala (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare Brinjal: Slice brinjal, sprinkle salt, and rest for 10 mins. Pat dry.
- Make Batter: Mix besan, rice flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. Add ginger-garlic paste and water to make a thick batter. Rest for 5-10 mins.
- First Frying: Heat oil, dip brinjal slices in batter, and fry on medium heat until light golden. Drain on a paper towel.
- Second Frying: Increase oil temperature and refry the pakoras until deep golden and crispy.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle chaat masala and serve hot with chutney or ketchup. Enjoy crispy double-fried baingan pakoras with tea.