Pan Fried Onion Pakora Recipe - A Perfect Diwali & Evening Snack

Step 1: To begin making the Pan Fried Onion Pakora Recipe, first get all the ingredients together for making the pakora

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients- besan, rice flour, onions, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ajwain, asafoetida, salt , except the oil and the chaat masala into a large mixing bowl and combine them well

Step 3: Add very little water to make a thick batter

Step 4: Check the salt and spice and adjust to suit your taste

Step 5: We will be using a Kuzhi Paniyaram Pan to make the pan fried onion pakoras, you can also optionally cook these in an air fryer or even on a skillet with little oil

Step 6: Preheat the Kuzhi Paniyaram Pan on medium heat

Step 7: Add a few drops of oil into each of the cavities

Step 8: Spoon a portion of the onion pakora mixture into the cavities and allow the pakoras to cook on medium heat until browned and crisp on both sides

Step 9: Flip the pakoras around as you are cooking so it cooks evenly on all sides

Step 10: Once done, place the Pan Fried Onion Pakoras on a platter and serve it along with a Tetley Lemon & Honey Green Tea and a favorite chutney like Sweet & Spicy Raw Mango Chutney, a Coriander Chutney, or a Moroccan Harissa Sauce for a unique twist