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Ragi Onion Pakoda

Ragi Onion Pakoda

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Ragi Onion Pakoda
Recipe – Crispy And Nutritious Kongunad-Style Fritters

30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Vegan
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Ragi onion pakoda, also known as Kongunad-style ragi vada, is a delicious and nutritious take on the classic snack-time onion pakoda. Made with ragi flour (finger millet), these crispy fritters are not only incredibly tasty but also packed with health benefits. Ragi is one of the most nutritious millets, rich in calcium, iron, and dietary fibre, making these pakodas an excellent snack for growing children and health-conscious adults. Unlike typical pakodas that rely solely on besan (gram flour), this recipe uses a combination of ragi flour, gram flour, and rice flour to achieve the perfect texture – crispy on the outside and tender inside.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 Onion (medium, finely chopped)
½ teaspoon Green chilli (chopped)
1 sprig Curry leaves (chopped)
1 inch piece Ginger (chopped)
1 tablespoonChana dal (soaked in water for 15 minutes)
1 tablespoon Peanuts (crushed)
½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
3 tablespoonsCoriander leaves (chopped)
to taste Salt
½ cup Ragi flour (finger millet flour)
¼ cup Gram flour (besan)
3 tablespoons Rice flour
1 tablespoonHot oil (for dough)
for deep fryingOil

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Description - Step 1

Prepare ingredients

Finely chop onions, green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves, and curry leaves. Soak chana dal in water for 15 minutes, then drain. Crush peanuts coarsely using a mortar and pestle. Keep all ingredients ready.

 

Description - Step 2

Mix dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine ragi flour, gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients well.

Description - Step 3

Add vegetables and make dough

Add chopped onions, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves, soaked chana dal, and crushed peanuts to the flour mixture. Mix everything. Add 1 tablespoon of hot oil to the mixture. Add water little by little, mixing to form a thick dough. The dough should easily form into balls without breaking.

Description - Step 4

Check consistency

Take a small portion of dough and try forming a ball. It should hold its shape easily. If it's too dry and crumbles, add a little more water. If too wet, add a bit more ragi or rice flour.

Description - Step 5

Heat oil and fry

Heat oil for deep frying in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai. The oil should be medium-hot (not too hot or the pakodas will brown outside but remain raw inside). Test by dropping a small bit of dough – it should rise slowly.

Description - Step 6

Shape and fry pakodas

You can either make small balls with your hands or use the traditional pinch-drop method. For pinch-drop: take a large portion of dough, pinch small amounts, and drop directly into medium-hot oil. Fry in batches, turning sides frequently until golden brown and crispy. This takes about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Description - Step 7

Drain and serve

Remove pakodas using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Step 1
Prepare ingredients
10 minutes
Step 2
Mix dry ingredients
3 minutes
Step 3
Add vegetables and make dough
5 minutes
Step 4
Check consistency
1 minute
Step 5
Heat oil and fry
15 minutes
Step 6
Shape and fry pakodas
12 minutes
Step 7
Drain and serve
2 minutes

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Plating Instructions

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Arrange the hot, crispy ragi onion pakodas on a serving plate lined with a paper napkin to absorb any excess oil.

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Pairing Instructions

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Serve these pakodas hot with tomato ketchup, green chutney (mint-coriander), or coconut chutney. They pair perfectly with a hot cup of masala chai or filter coffee.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Garnish the plate with fresh coriander sprigs and thinly sliced onion rings. You can also add a sprinkle of chaat masala or red chilli powder.

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