Baked Cauliflower Pakora

We love baked cauliflower pakora. In my house, we all love Indian food, and we also all love pakora. But frying the pakora is a hassle and not the most healthy option, so I came up with the idea to bake the pakora and it was an instant hit with everyone. I am sure when you try it, you will love it too. I am sure anyone that likes Indian food will love this recipe. It is a perfect snack for kids and adults alike.

The Ingredients for Baked Cauliflower Pakora

Similar ingredients to the fried pakora, but only this version of pakora is baked.

The Ingredients List for Baked Cauliflower Pakora:

• 1 large head of cauliflower
• 3/4 cup chickpea flour
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon mixed sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 red chili (optional)
• 3/4 cup water (or more as needed)
• Salt and pepper to taste

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The Cauliflower

To make delicious baked pakora, start by washing and chopping one large head of cauliflower. Chop it into bite-size pieces and try to keep them as even as possible, so they bake at the same rate. Because if you have many varying sizes, they will bake at different rates and that’s no fun.

Making the Batter for the Baked Cauliflower Pakora

To make the batter, mix the dry ingredients:

• Firstly, in a large mixing bowl add 3/4 a cup of chickpea flour and 1/4 cup of brown or white rice flour.
• Mix both flours together.
• Next, add
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • 1 tablespoon of coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin powder
  • and 1 tablespoon of mixed black and white sesame seeds.
• Mix the spices into the flour.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and mix again.
• Lastly, finely chop one red chili and put that into the mixing bowl as well.

Now we can :

• Finally, let’s add about three-quarters a cup of water to the bowl and mix it with the dry ingredients to make a batter.
• The batter should be thin enough so that you can dip the pieces into the batter and it gets coated, but not so thick that you no longer see the whites through the batter.
• If it’s too thick, you can add more water, but add a couple of tablespoons at a time only.

Baking the Cauliflower Pakora

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

• Drop a few pieces of cauliflower into the batter and coat them well. Using a fork, pick one piece up at a time and place it on the parchment-lined baking tray. You can always use your hands, but I find using a fork for this means that the excess batter flows through the fork prongs. Continue to do that until all the raw cauliflower pieces are coated and placed on the baking tray.

• After that, place the baking tray onto the middle rack of the oven. Bake the pakora for about 15 mins, then remove it from the oven and flip it. Return it to the oven for another 15 mins. By now, the pakora should be browned and crisp. If not, put it under the broiler for a couple of minutes just to crisp it up. But keep an eye on it. You don’t want to burn it.

Serving Suggestions for the Baked Cauliflower Pakora

Once ready, remove the baked pakora from the oven and serve hot. Additionally, it can be enjoyed with various types of sauces or chutneys:

• try it with my mango and coriander chutney.
• we love using a mint chutney, or a tamarind chutney
• I enjoy these with a side of spicy mayo.
• sprinkle with some fresh coriander and sliced red chili and enjoy while still hot.

How can I store my Baked Cauliflower Pakora?

• This baked pakora can be saved for the next day in an air-tight container in the fridge.
• To reheat, place it in a toaster oven for a few minutes or reheat it in a 400-degree F oven for 5 mins.

Variations:

I love making this recipe with many different variations. Try making it with:

• onion rings
• paneer pakora
• tofu pakora
• or even fish pakora.
• They taste just as delicious as the baked cauliflower pakora when done this way. This delicious vegan and gluten free snack will have you coming back for more every time.

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