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    Rice Pakora | Rice Pakoda

    Last Updated On: Jun 5, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Rice Pakora is a crunchy, tasty snack made by deep frying dollops of mashed rice blend with spices, onion & herbs. Rice Pakora is an age old snack that is prepared with leftover cooked rice. Rice Pakora is a must try at home for evening tea time & rainy days which makes family come for more.

    Rice Pakoda Recipe
    Rice Pakoda or Rice Pakora is a great snack idea and also to finish off the leftover rice.I made this pakoda when I had leftover rice,amma asked me to make vadams but since the day was gloomy and dull,I understood it was not the right day to dry vadams.So changed my mind to make these rice pakodas and yes I wanted to have a post too.
    Rice Pakoda Recipe

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    Rice Pakora | Rice Pakoda

    Rice Pakora is a crunchy, tasty snack made by deep frying dollops of mashed rice blend with spices, onion & herbs. Rice Pakora is an age old snack that is prepared with leftover cooked rice. Rice Pakora is a must try at home for evening tea time & rainy days which makes family come for more.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Servings2 people
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups left over rice
    • 2 tablespoon gram flour
    • 1 tablespoon rice flour
    • 1/4 cup big onion chopped finely
    • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely
    • 1 tablespoon mint leaves chopped finely optional
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • salt to taste
    • oil to deep fry

    Instructions

    • Take rice in a mixing bowl, mash it well with a ladle.
    • Now add all other ingredients except oil mix well first then add little water and mix with a spoon, mash it and mix.
    • Now form small balls and drop the mixture into preheated oil.
    • Cook in low medium flame. Deep fry until golden brown. Drain in tissue paper and serve hot!
    • Repeat this for the rest of mixture.
    • Serve Rice Pakora hot with tea!

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    Notes

    • I like my pakoda to be textured so I didn’t grind it mixie.
    • If you want smooth pakodas then you can grind it in mixie.
    • Adding rice flour gives crispy texture.
    • Be patient and fry the pakoda until golden brown.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Rice Pakora | Rice Pakoda
    Amount Per Serving (100 g)
    Calories 274 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Sodium 595mg26%
    Potassium 262mg7%
    Carbohydrates 55g18%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 1785IU36%
    Vitamin C 4mg5%
    Calcium 36mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Rice Pakora Recipe Step by Step

    1. Take rice in a mixing bowl,mash it well with  a laddle.
      How to make Rice Pakoda Recipe - Step1
    2. Now add all other ingredients except oil mix well first then add little water and mix with a spoon,mash it and mix.
      How to make Rice Pakoda Recipe - Step2
    3. Now form small balls and drop the mixture into preheated oil.Cook in low medium flame.
      How to make Rice Pakoda Recipe - Step3
    4. Deep fry until golden brown.Drain in tissue paper and serve hot!Repeat this for the rest of  mixture.
      How to make Rice Pakoda Recipe - Step4

    Serve hot with tea!
    Rice Pakoda Recipe

    Expert Tips

    • I like my pakoda to be textured so I didn’t grind it mixie.
    • If you want smooth pakodas then you can grind it in mixie.
    • Adding rice flour gives crispy texture.
    • Be patient and fry the pakodaa until golden brown.

    Rice Pakoda Recipe


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    1. Rekha Shivakumar

      July 20, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      looks awesome sharmi ☺️

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    2. Thava

      July 21, 2016 at 2:20 am

      You are an amazing blogger. I think and you blog and you never disappoint with new posts almost daily..I really thank for knowing your blog

      Reply
    3. Rama V V

      July 21, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Wow, that's a very good way to reuse leftover rice. Never seen this anywhere before.

      Reply
    4. sheetal soni

      July 13, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      Can i use Leftover Basmati Rice for the above recipe, the grains of Basmati rice are long, so do u think it will make any major difference please ?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        July 16, 2017 at 7:39 am

        No not really may be the taste might differ but am sure it will taste good.

        Reply
    5. Gmail QA

      December 26, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      It’s a great way to finish off leftover rice. I often make congee with leftover rice, gonna try this pokora. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    6. Rajeswari

      March 29, 2018 at 9:04 am

      Very nice. Will give a try.

      Reply
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