By: Payal
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Navratri snacks are more than just food, they are tradition. Crispy kuttu pakora made with buckwheat flour and potatoes is a vrat-time classic.
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Kuttu or buckwheat flour is gluten-free, light, and filling. It is a common fasting ingredient that adds energy while keeping meals vrat-friendly.
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1 cup Kuttu Flour
5-6 Boiled Potato
1 green chilli, chopped
1/2 tsp jeera
A pinch of hing
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
Coriander leaves
Oil as required
Rock Salt, to taste
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Mash potatoes in a bowl, add buckwheat flour, spices, coriander, and rock salt. Add water slowly. The batter should be smooth but not watery.
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Heat oil in a pan. Drop small portions of batter into hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid crowding. Flip gently until golden and crisp.
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Serve hot with green chutney, dahi, or simple aloo curry. These crispy fritters pair perfectly with other vrat staples on your festive plate.
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Do not let batter rest too long or it will thin out.
Adjust spices to taste.
Fry on medium flame for a crisp outer layer and soft inside.
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