Spiced kidney bean pakoras recipe

Pakoras are a common snack in India; fried, crisp golden brown bites perfect with a chutney of your choice. Pan-fried in a mix of Patak's Madras Paste, fresh coriander, onions and lemon zest, this version makes the ideal veggie snack. 

Ingredients

To serve

Details

  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Recipe Type: Snack
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Preparation Time: 10 mins
  • Cooking Time: 15 mins
  • Serves: 4

Step-by-step

  1. Put the kidney beans in a bowl and mash to a coarse mix with the back of a fork or potato masher.
  2. Tip in the onion and chopped tomato, Patak's Madras Paste, breadcrumbs, fresh coriander, zest and salt. Mix well and add in the beaten egg; shape into bite size cakes.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the pakoras in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and serve with tamarind chutney and onion rings.

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