✨ Comprehensive Introduction of Rice Pakora
Looking for a clever way to use leftover rice? Meet your new favorite snack: Crispy Rice Pakora. These golden fritters are irresistibly crunchy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. Packed with herbs, spices, and rice, they’re the perfect Iftar appetizer, tea-time bite, or side dish.
Rice pakoras (or chawal ke pakoray) are quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and incredibly satisfying. You don’t need fancy ingredients or long marination: just mix, fry, and enjoy with your favorite chutney.
Quick Recipe Overview
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time | Servings | Spice Level | Difficulty |
| 10 mins | 15 mins | 25 mins | 4–5 | Medium 🌶️ | Easy 👩🍳 |
Ingredients of Rice Pakora
• 1½ cups cooked rice (preferably cold or leftover)
• ½ cup gram flour (besan)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp crushed coriander seeds (for added crunch, optional)
• Salt to taste
• You can optionally sprinkle baking soda on top for extra fluff.
• Water (just enough to bind)
• Oil for deep frying
Detailed Instructions of Rice Pakora
1. Make the Pakora Mixture
• In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked rice slightly using your hands or a spoon.
• Add gram flour, chopped onions, chilies, coriander, and all the spices.
• Add a pinch of baking soda if you want airy fritters.
• Gradually add water just until the mixture holds together: it should be thick, not runny.
2. Heat the Oil
• In a deep-frying pan over medium heat, heat the oil.
• The oil should rise and sizzle when a little piece of batter is dropped into it.
3. Prepare the pakoras.
• The batter can be formed into tiny balls or spooned into the heating oil in tiny spoonfuls.
• Cook in batches, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown and crispy.
• To get rid of extra oil, drain on paper towels.
Serving Suggestions
• Serve hot with mint chutney, imli (tamarind) sauce, or garlic mayo.
• Pair with chai or a lemon soda for a complete Iftar or evening snack.
• Sprinkle with chat masala and a squeeze of lemon for an extra kick.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving: Approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 250–300 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 35g |
| Protein | 6g |
| Fat | 12g |
| Fiber | 3g |
Final Thoughts
Rice pakoras are the ultimate comfort food crunchy, spicy, and super easy to whip up. Whether you’re hosting an Iftar, using up leftovers, or just craving a crispy snack, this recipe will never disappoint.
