If you like crispy and spicy pakodas, today we have brought a new twist – **South Indian Style Cabbage Pakode!** This recipe is amazing not just in taste, but also because of the aroma and texture of its spices. So let’s go without wasting time, let’s learn about this special recipe!
Table of Contents
Ingredients:
- – 1 medium size cauliflower (phoolgobhi), chopped into florets
- – 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- – ¼ cup rice flour (for crispy texture)
- – 1 tbsp cornflour (for extra crunch)
- – 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- – 8-10 curry leaves (kadi patta), finely chopped
- – ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- – 1 tsp red chili powder
- – ½ tsp black pepper powder
- – 1 tsp cumin powder (jeera powder)
- – 1 tsp garam masala
- – 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- – 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- – Salt according to taste
- – Water (as per need )
- – Oil (for frying)
Method:
Step -1 :blanching the cauliflower
In this step first of all we will take water in a pot and add 1 teaspoon turmeric and boil it, then after turning off the flame of the gas we will put cauliflower florets in the same hot water and leave it to soak for 3-4 minutes, then strain these florets from the water.
By doing this process, we will have the benefit that thefried cauliflower pakodas will get cooked well from inside and will become crunchy from outside.
Step -2:marination of florets
Now we will take a big size bowl and in it first of all we will put these blanched cauliflower florets, then we will add rice flour, gram flour or besan, cornflour, ginger garlic paste, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, cumin powder and chopped fresh coriander leaves and then we will coat all these spices nicely on the cauliflower.lastly add salt in it.
Step -3:adding water
Now we will sprinkle water little by little in this mixture and keep mixing till the masala gets well coated with the cauliflower. If we add more water then the masala will not get well coated with the cauliflower.
Step -4:frying the pakodas
Now we will take a pan, add oil as per requirement, heat the oil well, then add chopped garlic and chopped curry leaves in it, then in it we will add the masala coated cauliflower florets and deep fry it on high flame till it turns brown.
Step 5:serve &enjoy
Now we can serve these fried cauliflower pakodas with coconut chutney or any chutney of your choice.
Serving Suggestion
The combo of **hot tea and cauliflower pakodas** is absolutely the best!
Conclusion
Whenever you feel like eating something instant and tasty then you must make these fried cauliflower pakoras. This dish is not only tasty but also less time consuming so if you wish, you can serve it with evening tea every day. I personally like this dish very much so I would recommend you to try it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?**
✅ A unique twist of South Indian flavors!
✅ Super crispy and chatpata taste.
✅ Quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes.
✅ Best for tea time snack or party appetizer!
So friends, now whenever you crave for pakodas, do try this South Indian twist. These crispy, spicy and masaledaarfried cauliflower pakodas will be very different and tasty from your regular pakodas!
If you liked this recipe, do let us know in the comment section and share it with your friends. Happy Cooking!
Nutritional chart for fried cauliflower (per 6 – 7 pakoras)
| Nutrient | Amount (per serving) |
| Calories | 250-300 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30g |
| Protein | 6g |
| Fats | 12g |
| Saturated fat | 2g |
| Trans fat | 0g |
| Cholesterole | 0mg |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Sodium | 300mg |
| Calcium | 40mg |
| Iron | 1.5mg |
| Vitamin C | 45mgt |
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