Crispy Badam Pakoda Recipe To Pair With Your Evening Tea

By Garima Johar

April 25, 2025

Badam pakoda, or almond fritters, are a crispy Indian snack that is perfect for tea time or when you want to munch something during the day. Here’s a quick recipe to make these crunchy almond snacks.

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds 1/3 cup besan 1/3 cup water Salt to taste Red chilli powder to taste A pinch of turmeric powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp amchur powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder A pinch of baking soda Cooking oil for frying

Step 1

Soak the almonds in hot water, then peel off the skins.

Step 2

Make a batter by whisking besan, water, all the spices, and baking soda.

Step 3

Heat some oil. Dip each almond in the batter and coat it evenly.

Step 4

Deep fry the coated almonds till golden brown. Drain on paper towels and enjoy.