most of the indian pakora recipes are based on besan or chickpea flour which does its job very well but may not yield a crispy or lachhedar cabbage pakora.
STEP 5.Whilst growing up, mom would make different types of Pakora and cabbage pakoda was one of them. She would serve them piping hot with mint-coriander chutney and tomato sauce. Bread would accompany them and we would finish up everything before the next batch of pakoras came.
STEP 6.Living and growing up in Mumbai, I was exposed to a variety of food and cuisines, not only outside, but also in my home. My mom often used to try new recipes and make them for us.
STEP 7.The recipe for making Cabbage pakoda is simple and easy. While making pakoras, I always avoid adding baking soda to the batter. I do not like the taste of the pakoras when baking soda is added to them.
STEP 8.If you want to add baking soda in this recipe, you could do so. The addition of baking soda will make these fritters soft from inside.
STEP 9.To make these crisp and tasty pakoras, you can either use the regular green cabbage or red-purple cabbage. The pakoras taste good with either of them. Adding onions is optional. For a no onion version, just skip the onions.
STEP 10.Serve these golden crisp cabbage fritters with green chutney or mint chutney or tomato ketchup or any green chutney or a dip of your choice.
STEP 11.Step-by-Step Guide
STEP 12.How to make Cabbage Pakoda
STEP 13.1. Remove the outer layer of the cabbage. Peel the onions and ginger. Rinse the cabbage, onions, ginger, green chillies and coriander leaves separately very well in water. Drain all the water and then finely chop them.
STEP 14.In a bowl, add ¾ cup finely chopped cabbage, ¼ cup finely chopped onions, 1 to 2 chopped green chilies and ½ inch finely chopped ginger.
STEP 15.Here I have used purple cabbage. But I also make this recipe with green cabbage. So feel free to use any of them. They taste equally good with any cabbage variety.
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