Cumin-Spiced Gram Flour Pakoras with Yogurt Dip

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Crispy fritters made from gram flour batter spiced with cumin, served with a cool yogurt dip for a classic Indian snack. This Indian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs gram flour, water, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 cup gram flour, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp red chili powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup water gradually until batter reaches dropping consistency.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1 tbsp each) into oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Remove pakoras with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: Mix 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro until smooth for the dip.
  5. Step 5: Serve hot pakoras with yogurt dip immediately.

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