Epicure Recipes

Popcorn Veggie Pakoras

VeganGluten-freeVegetarianDinnerLunchDinnerLunchSide DishesSugar ConsciousDairy-freeSteamers

20 min

6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Pakora Mix
  • 12 cup hot water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup small cauliflower florets, steamed
  • 1 cup small broccoli florets, steamed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) lentils, drained & rinsed
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine mix with hot water and lemon juice. Let stand 5 min.
  2. Meanwhile, chop and measure cauliflower and broccoli; place in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover and microwave on high for 2 min.
  3. Fold steamed veggies into pakora batter along with frozen peas and lentils.
  4. Preheat frying pan over medium heat; add half the oil. Using half the batter, drop by tablespoon into the pan; flatten slightly. Cook until golden on both sides, about 5–7 min. Repeat with remaining oil and batter.

Nutritional Information

Per serving(3 pakoras): Calories 280, Fat 9 g (Saturated 0.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g (Fiber 12 g, Sugars 7 g), Protein 15 g.

Tips

Serve with tartar sauce by combining 1⁄4 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1⁄2 cup mayo, 2 tbsp green relish, 2 tsp Lemon Dilly Dip Mix and 1-2 tsp lemon juice.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1⁄4 cup tzatziki and 1⁄2 cup fries.