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, 2 Onion, 4 Green Chilli, 15 cloves Garlic, 1 inch Ginger, 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; 2 Onion, Slices; 4 Green Chilli, Diced; 15 cloves Garlic; 1 inch Ginger; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds, Crushed; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 3/4 cup Besan Flour; For Deep Frying Oil

35 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min

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2 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

2 people

Raw Papaya½
Onion, Slices2
Green Chilli, Diced4
Garlic15 cloves
Ginger1 inch
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Salt1½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Fennel Seeds, Crushed½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Besan Flour3/4 cup
OilFor Deep Frying

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
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 PapayaOnionGreen ChilliGarlicGingerCurry leavesSaltRed Chilli PowderFennel SeedsGaram Masala PowderBesan Flour
2
Deep fry the pakodas on a medium flame until golden brown about 3-4 minutes
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, 2 Onion, 4 Green Chilli, 15 cloves Garlic, 1 inch Ginger, 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.