How long does Papaya Pakoda take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Papaya Pakoda serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Papaya Pakoda vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Papaya Pakoda spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Papaya Pakoda?

½ Raw Papaya, 3/4 cup Besan Flour, 4 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 15 cloves Garlic, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Papaya Pakoda?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Papaya Pakoda?

About 315 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Papaya Pakoda

Name: Papaya Pakoda
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: ½ Raw Papaya; 4 Green Chilli, Diced; 15 cloves Garlic; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1.5 tsp Salt; 2 Onion, Slices; 1 inch Ginger; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds, Crushed; 3/4 cup Besan Flour; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder

Also known as Pakoda · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep20 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

Per serving315 cal

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Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Papaya pakoda of raw papaya and onion mixed with besan, fennel, ginger and garlic, deep-fried until golden. Mild, serves 2, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

12 items

Cooking for2 servings

Raw Papaya½
Green Chilli, Diced4
Garlic15 cloves
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Salt1.5 tsp
Onion, Slices2
Ginger1 inch
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Fennel Seeds, Crushed½ tsp
Besan Flour3/4 cup
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	315kcal	630kcal
Protein	12g	24g
Carbohydrate	44g	87g
Fat	11g	21g
Fibre	7.3g	15g
Sugar	9.3g	19g

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Method

1
In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and let the mixture sit for 5 mins.
Raw PapayaGreen ChilliGarlicCurry leavesSaltOnionGingerRed Chilli PowderFennel SeedsBesan FlourGaram Masala Powder
2
Deep fry the pakodas on a medium flame until golden brown about 3-4 minutes
Sunflower Oil

Before you start

How long does Papaya Pakoda take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Papaya Pakoda serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Papaya Pakoda vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Papaya Pakoda spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Papaya Pakoda?: ½ Raw Papaya, 3/4 cup Besan Flour, 4 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 15 cloves Garlic, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Papaya Pakoda?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Papaya Pakoda?: About 315 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.