Delicata Squash Ring Pakora
Delicata squash is dipped in a batter of chickpea flour and Indian spices and fried until golden brown on the outside and tender in the middle.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chickpea flour plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 delicata squashes
- oil for frying
Dipping Sauce
- 1 bunch cilantro or whatever is leftover from what you put into the batter
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/2 clove garlic
- salt and pepper
- splash of vinegar
- splash of honey
Instructions
Make the dip first
- Mix all the dip ingredients in the food processor and blend until smooth.
Then make the pakora
- Mix the ingredients (except the squash and oil) in a bowl. Add water until it is a thick batter consistency. Only add just enough water, too much and they won't be crispy!
- Heat oil to 375
- Slice the squash (skin on) into thin rings about 1/2 inch thick.
- Salt the rings and allow to sit for 5 minutes to draw out some moisture. Sprinkle with chickpea flour to coat.
- One by one, dip into the batter and drop into the hot oil, doing batches of 4 or 5 so as not to crowd the fryer.
- Remove from the oil when golden brown and allow to drain. Serve with the dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2273IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg