Crispy Breadfruit Pakoras

Experience a taste of Indo-Fijian cuisine with these flavorful and crispy breadfruit pakoras. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these breadfruit slices are coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and fried to golden perfection. Serve them with milk tea or juice for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

🥥 500-700g frozen breadfruit, sliced (Product of Fiji, brand not specified)
🧆 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic paste
🌿 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
🌶️ 1-2 small red chilies, chopped (or about 1/2 teaspoon)
🍃 A few curry leaves, chopped (or about 1/4 teaspoon)
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
💠 A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
🌿 1 teaspoon coriander powder
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
🌶️ 1 teaspoon red chili powder
🌕 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
🧂 1/2 teaspoon masala spice blend
💧 1/2 to 3/4 cup water
🛢️ 1-2 cups cooking oil for shallow frying (Canola Oil, brand not specified)

Instructions

1- Prepare Breadfruit:

• Boil the frozen breadfruit until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• Once done, slice it into thin pieces.

2- Prepare Batter:

• In a stainless steel mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, garlic paste, chopped fresh coriander, red chilies, and curry leaves.

3- Add Spices:

• Mix in the salt, asafoetida, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and masala spice blend into the dry ingredients.

4- Mix Dry Ingredients:

• Use a spoon to thoroughly mix all the dry ingredients and spices.

5- Form Batter:

• Gradually add water to the dry mixture while continuously mixing.
• Ensure a smooth, medium-consistency batter is formed.

6- Coat Breadfruit:

• Dip each boiled and sliced breadfruit piece into the batter.
• Ensure it is fully coated.

7- Heat Oil:

• Place a frying pan or wok on a gas stove.
• Heat the canola oil until hot.

8- Fry Pakoras:

• Gently place the batter-coated breadfruit slices into the hot oil.
• Fry them in batches.

9- Cook Until Golden:

• Turn the pakoras occasionally with a slotted spoon.
• Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.

10- Drain and Serve:
- Remove the pakoras from the oil with a slotted spoon.
- Allow excess oil to drain.
- Serve hot on a green plastic serving plate.

Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 30-45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment: Boiling pot (brand not specified), Green plastic plate, Stainless steel mixing bowl, Spoon/Fork, Frying pan/wok, Gas stove, Slotted spoon/skimmer, Serving plate

Cooking Tips

• Asafoetida (Hing): Asafoetida adds digestive benefits and flavor.
• Consistency: Gradually add water to achieve the right batter consistency.
• Breadfruit Versatility: Breadfruit can also be eaten after boiling with garlic and coriander chutney or prepared as a curry.

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Crispy Breadfruit Pakoras