The easiest way to reduce excess oil from pakoras is to gently pat them dry with paper towels after frying, allowing the absorbent paper to soak up any extra oil on the surface.
Other tips to make less oily pakoras:
- Parboil vegetables before frying: This pre-cooks them slightly, reducing how much oil they absorb during frying.
- Add a little rice flour to the batter: Rice flour helps create a crispier crust that takes up less oil.
- Heat oil to the right temperature: Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the pakora batter, as this leads to faster cooking and less oil absorption.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove pakoras: When removing from the pan, use a slotted spoon to allow excess oil to drip off.
- Consider an air fryer: Air frying uses significantly less oil than traditional deep frying.
