Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe - Makhana Pakora

Step 1: To begin making the Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe, we will first make the pakora batter

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together -lotus seeds, besan flour,  onion, green chilli, cumin seeds, red chilli powder,  turmeric powder, salt, coriander leaves,curry leaves

Step 3: Add water little at a time, to make a thick pakora batter

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

Step 5: Preheat the Kuzhi Paniyaram Pan on medium heat; add a few drops of oil into each cavity

Step 6: Spoon the Lotus Seed Pakoda batter into the cavity and pan-fry them until it is browned and crisp on both sides

Step 7: You can optionally add just a little more oil to give it additional taste which also makes the pakora a lot more crispy

Step 8: Proceed the same way with the remaining Lotus Seed pakora Batter

Step 9: The process of cooking pakora in a pan preserves nutrition and the addition of Lotus seeds giving an added taste and nutrition for this classic teatime snack

Step 10: Arrange the Lotus Seed pakoda on a serving platter, sprinkle some chaat masala, place some pickled onions by the side and serve it as a snack or as an appetizer for parties

Step 11: Serve the Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe along with hot chai with a dipping sauce for your evening tea