## Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe – Makhana Pakora (Indian Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe – Makhana Pakora** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Snack**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe – Makhana Pakora:
* 100 grams Phool Makhana (Lotus Seeds) – roasted in ghee
* 1/2 cup Gram flour (besan)
* 1 Onion – sliced
* 1 Green Chilli – chopped
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* Salt – to taste
* 1 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – chopped
* 1 sprig Curry leaves – chopped
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe – Makhana Pakora:
1. we will first make the pakora batter.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together -lotus seeds, besan flour, onion, green chilli, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, coriander leaves,curry leaves.
3. Add water little at a time, to make a thick pakora batter.
4. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.
5. Preheat the Kuzhi Paniyaram Pan on medium heat; add a few drops of oil into each cavity.
6. Spoon the Lotus Seed Pakoda batter into the cavity and pan-fry them until it is browned and crisp on both sides.
7. You can optionally add just a little more oil to give it additional taste which also makes the pakora a lot more crispy.
8. Proceed the same way with the remaining Lotus Seed pakora Batter.
9. The process of cooking pakora in a pan preserves nutrition and the addition of Lotus seeds giving an added taste and nutrition for this classic teatime snack.
10. Arrange the Lotus Seed pakoda on a serving platter, sprinkle some chaat masala, place some pickled onions by the side and serve it as a snack or as an appetizer for parties.
11. Serve the Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe along with hot chai with a dipping sauce for your evening tea.
### Tips for the Best Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe – Makhana Pakora:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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