How is bachka different from pakora?

It's the Bihari name and often uses a mix of chopped vegetables and greens in a thicker batter.

Potato, onion, brinjal, and leafy greens like bathua or spinach all work well.

Bachka (Vegetable Fritters)

Name: Bachka (Vegetable Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Besan (gram flour); 2 cups Chopped vegetables (potato, onion, brinjal, spinach); 1 tbsp Ginger, garlic, green chilli; 1 tbsp Ajwain, turmeric, chilli; 1 tsp Salt; 2 cups Anveshan Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil

Bihari besan fritters loaded with vegetables and greens, deep-fried crisp in Anveshan Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil — a monsoon and teatime favourite.

Time breakdown

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time35 min

Ingredients

Besan (gram flour)
Chopped vegetables (potato, onion, brinjal, spinach)
Ginger, garlic, green chilli
Ajwain, turmeric, chilli
Salt
💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.

How to Make Bachka (Vegetable Fritters)

1
Mix the besan with the chopped vegetables, ginger-garlic, chilli, ajwain, turmeric and salt.
2
Add a little water to make a thick, coating batter that holds the vegetables.
3
Heat the Anveshan Groundnut Oil to medium-high.

Tips for the Best Bachka (Vegetable Fritters)

✓Keep the batter thick so it clings to the vegetables.
✓Fry on medium-high so the bachka crisp without soaking oil.

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