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Jul 10, 2008

Vegetable Pakoras with Idli Batter

Idli Batter Pakodas
Yummy Vegetable Pakodas made with leftover idli batter
When there is leftover idli batter and bored of making another batch of idlis or uthappam, try making these pakoras. These are so quick to prepare and taste delicious too! Did I mention healthy (with the addition of vegetables) too? Any combination of vegetables can be added to these pakoras to make them healthier.

Let's see the recipe:


Ingredients:
  • 3 cups Idli Batter
  • 1 ½ cups Chickpea Flour (Besan, శనగపిండి)
  • 2 cups mixed Vegetables (I used frozen)
  • 1 small Onion
  • 1 Tomato
  • 4 green Chilies
  • A hand full of Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • Oil to deep fry
  • Salt as required
Preparation:
  1. Add besan to the idli batter and mix well. Keep aside.
  2. Cut onion + tomato + green chilies into fine pieces and add these to the batter along with the mixed vegetables + Cilantro + cumin seeds. Add salt as required and mix well. With the addition of besan the batter becomes little thick.
  3. Heat the oil in a deep-bottomed pan. Then carefully drop the batter into the hot oil with a spoon or hand.
  4. When the pakoras turn golden brown in color take them out of the oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Repeat the same process with rest of the batter.
  5. Enjoy these hot pakoras with desired chutney and a cup of tea/coffee. These are perfect for the evening snack.

Idli Batter Pakodas

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40 comments:

Ramya Bala said... [Reply]

Wow,these pakoras make me drool..Thanks for sharing dear

Mahimaa's kitchen said... [Reply]

that's a really nice idea uma.

Anonymous said... [Reply]

Wow Uma..this looks so yummy. I have never heard of this one. The pics are making mu mouth water :)

jayasree said... [Reply]

Using mixed vegetable is a nice idea. Its always one veggie at a time for me. Shall try this.

Anisheetu said... [Reply]

Good idea yaar... something different other than idli...

Unknown said... [Reply]

nice idea,looks delicious and very tempting.

Dori said... [Reply]

Fried goodies, too tempting!!!

notyet100 said... [Reply]

looks delicious,..nice version for pakodi..

Medhaa said... [Reply]

Never tried these before but most times i dont have enough idli batter left over will try next time. It seems to be so crisp and nice.

You are the only one who said the old one was better, I too am not liking this and am working on a new one now....I know I am never satisfied

Meera said... [Reply]

I am hungry, now!!! They look so yummy!!

Laavanya said... [Reply]

That looks so crisp and yummy - would be perfect with some tea.

kamala said... [Reply]

As Lavanya said I too love to have for tea time..Looks so yummy Uma

Unknown said... [Reply]

nice innovative recipe uma..good one!!!

Sunshinemom said... [Reply]

My mom makes this sometimes too - and it turns out so crisp and yum - mouthwatering pic to go with the recipe:)

Swati said... [Reply]

Uma, this was a sixer!! Lovely pakoras..Hey the chutney looks damn good..what is it?!!

ST said... [Reply]

Mouthwatering Pics uma.....I too make pakoras using idli batter but never used mixed vegetables in it....I will try this time........Thanks for sharing....

KALVA said... [Reply]

Welcome to teh club dear.. my fav toooooooo

Cham said... [Reply]

Yes, i make it too! Now i want eat those Pakodas Uma, they re delicous!

Unknown said... [Reply]

I make similar ones with leftover batter..

Vanamala Hebbar said... [Reply]

Good trick lovely....

Madhavi said... [Reply]

Oh mouth-drooling pakora, lovely recipe too.

karuna said... [Reply]

tht is a new one. nice idea to use idli batter for pakoda. it would taste somthing similar to vadas?
this needs to be tries out. thanks for sharing

Trupti said... [Reply]

oh uma those pakoras looks very delicious.

Check my blog

Sum Raj said... [Reply]

hey my hubby made this one time...it was sooo delicious...urs looks perfect

Sujatha said... [Reply]

Thats a nice idea with leftover batter, Uma! A healthy recipe with simple ingredient...

bee said... [Reply]

legtover idli batter? i wish i had that problem. we have NO idli batter 'cis it won't rise. this looks yum.

Red Chillies said... [Reply]

Uma, why do you do this? You come up with some creative ideas and make me drool! Look at my keyboard now :))

Devi Priya said... [Reply]

Yummy pakodas.

Kalai said... [Reply]

Amazing use of idli batter, Uma! They look so light and crispy! :)

Jaya M said... [Reply]

oh! yum and I am thinking where is my cup of tea also LOL..
very good ...As Shahrukh Khan puts in one of his advertisements for a brand ..Yummiano !
hugs and smiles
jaya

Silvia - Magnolia Wedding Planner said... [Reply]

Uma ! every time I come here my hungriness increases! Wow this recipe is so delicious! Thanks darling!
Hugs!
Silvia

Seema said... [Reply]

Great idea. Infact ,my aunt just other day told me about idli dosa pakodas! These look great & crisp too.. Nice one!!

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zlamushka said... [Reply]

oooooh, deep-fried stuff... dangerously tempting. that round-up will kill me just by looking at the pics :-)

Vani said... [Reply]

What a nice way to use leftover idli batter, Uma! They look crispy & delicious!

Rajitha said... [Reply]

this is a great idea uma..ur space has something fun all the time

sridevi said... [Reply]

wow ur pakoras r looking lovely and ur idea works for me uma thanx a lot for sharing

Shreya said... [Reply]

These are really cool! I like the idea of left over idli batter being used for this, and also healthy addition of vegetables. Congrats on the award:-)

A_and_N said... [Reply]

Awesome! Please tell me that I can use leftover dosa batter instead of idli batter because it happens all the time here :)

TBC said... [Reply]

What a nice way to use up the remaining batter!

I also like the potato chains u posted recently.:D
How do u come up with such things?

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