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Oven Baked Onion and Spinach Pakoras

Oven Baked Onion and Spinach Pakoras
Yields4 Servings
DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins
 ½ cup Gram Flour (Besan)
 2 cups Yellow Onioncut into thin strings
 1 cup Spinach Chiffonade
 ¼ cup Fat-Free Yogurt
 1 tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
 ½ tsp Paprika
 ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
 1 tsp Whole Cumin Seed
 ¼ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Baking Soda
 ¼ tsp Baking Powder
 1 tbsp Canola Cooking Oil
1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2

Cut the onion into round or thin strings.

3

Chiffonade or shred the spinach into small pieces.

4

In a medium size, preferably shallow, dish or bowl mix the onion and spinach and keep it aside.

5

Now mix all the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.

6

Mix the yogurt with a tablespoon of oil until it gets creamy.

7

Next, sprinkle the dry ingredient mixture with the onion and spinach mixture, and toss them together to mix well.

8

Next, pour the yogurt and oil mixture into the bowl, with a gentle hand or with a spoon mix well until well coated.

9

Spray the baking tray (approximately 9 x 13 inches) with cooking oil. Pour the pakora mixture onto the pan and spread evenly.

10

Bake for 15-20 minutes; remove the baking tray, spray the pakora with some cooking oil then flip and bake for another 10-12 minutes.

11

Once the top appears golden brown, remove it from the oven and enjoy with your favorite chutney!

Chef's Tip:

The pakoras can be made in the airfryer as well, simple follow the manufacturer's instructions. Other vegetable and spices of choice can be also be added to pakora batter.




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Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

67g


Amount per serving
Calories120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5g6%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 260mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 5g

Calcium 4mg1%
Iron 6mg34%
Potassium 300mg7%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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