Khoi-er Bora is a crunchy Bengali Fritter ready with Khoi (Popped Rice), and chosen spices. This Bengali-style Pakoda recipe is vegetarian and Vegan. This not-so-popular Bengali snack is extraordinarily flavorful and may make your night Chai a deal with!
On this put up, I’m sharing the way to make conventional Bengali Khoi-er Bora and I’ve shared the video as nicely. I hope it’ll show you how to to make this conventional Bengali delicacy at dwelling very simply.
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Khoi-er Bora – a Durga Puja Particular Recipe
In the previous couple of days, a number of media homes contacted me to share pujo particular recipes with them, particularly easy-to-make snacks. Whereas I shared a number of recipes with totally different on-line journals which I’ve already written right here, I discovered that I can share a number of extra vegetarian and vegan recipes as nicely. Then I remembered I captured the video of creating Khoi-er Bora on final yr’s Osthomi however did not edit it to share additional on my YouTube channel – Debjanir Rannaghar. Naturally, I clicked the images as nicely with the movies. With all the essential necessities out there to give you a recipe put up, I assumed why not share the recipe of this conventional Bengali Fritter ready with Khoi?
Khoi-er Bawra shouldn’t be as a lot as in style as Beguni or Aloor Chop or for that matter Fuluri. The reason being that they don’t promote it in Chop-er Dokan. That is an old-school, homely snack largely ready by the grannies years again. The recipe is simple however not in style I suppose. As of late although, I’ve seen making Khoi-er Bora in numerous Bangali Pop-ups by the house cooks together with myself.
Khoier bora – a vegan Bengali delicacy
The recipe of this Bengali Vegetarian and Vegan Khoi Pakoda that I’m sharing shouldn’t be a household heirloom! You’ll find ample recipes (I suppose!) of this straightforward bora and it’s your selection which one to observe to make good crunchy Khoi-er Bora at dwelling. The recipe I am offering is from my grandmother, the late Priti Mukherjee. Dida used to make it each Pujo and now I observe the custom. I make Khoi-er Bora as a snack at the very least sooner or later through the Durga Puja. This recipe works for me, it offers me the right texture and taste and I observe this recipe (and plenty of of Dida’s recipes) to the T. It is a Vegan recipe by the way in which!
Find out how to make this recipe of Bengali Popped Rice Fritter aka Pakoda
Time wanted:half-hour
Examine the Video given above or the recipe card under for the detailed steps.
- Make the Filling
The filling for Khoi er Bor requires Khoi (also called Poppod Rice). You will discover Khoi in any grocery store or on-line in India. Nevertheless, for these exterior India, a go to to the retailers that preserve Bengali elements might assist to supply Khoi. As well as, you want freshly grated Coconut. I don’t suggest utilizing dry coconut or coconut powder for this recipe. Coconut not solely offers taste but additionally moisture to the fritter. Aside from that you must add Fennel seed, juice from ginger paste, chopped inexperienced chilies, and salt to the filling. As well as, I take advantage of Rice flour for additional crunchiness. All these elements are blended with water to make a good dough.
- Deep-frying is a should
I’ve by no means tried an air fryer to make Khoi-er Bora. Because of the texture, deep-frying appears to be the one choice. I’ve discovered that mustard oil doesn’t work nicely for deep-frying these fritters, so I take advantage of refined oil. All you must do is warmth the oil and fry the Pakodas.
Khoi-er Bora | Bengali Popped Rice Fritter Pakoda
Khoi-er Bora is a crunchy and savory fritter ready with Khoi, also called Popped Rice, and is a signature vegetarian and vegan Bengali Snack.
Tools
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1 Wok
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1 Perforated Ladle
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1 Bowl
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1 Whisk
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1 Spoon
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1 Coconut Scrapper
Elements
- 150 g Khoi Popped Rice
- 5 Inexperienced Chillies
- 2 Tbsp. Ginger Paste
- 1 Tsp. Fennel Seed Mouri
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Rice Flour
- 200 ml Water
- 150 ml Vegetable Oil for deep-frying
Directions
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Take 150g of Khoi in a bowl.
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Now add 2 cups of water and blend Khoi and water, then knead the Khoi to make a good dough.
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Subsequent, add 2 tablespoons of rice flour, which will help make the Khoi Fritters crispy, however this step may be skipped.
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Add 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds, also called Mouri.
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Now add the juice from 2 tablespoons of ginger paste.
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Chop 4-5 inexperienced chilies and add them to the combination.
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Now add 1 Tsp. Salt.
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Then, add 1 cup of grated coconut, additionally known as Narkel bata/ Narkel Kora.
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Knead the combination once more to make a agency dough that can be utilized to type small balls for the fritters.
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Frivolously combine in a number of extra items of Khoi so as to add additional crunch to the fritters.
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Kind the combination into small balls.
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Now warmth ample vegetable oil in a pan to deep-fry the Pakoda.
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Fry Khoi-er Bora in scorching vegetable oil over medium warmth till they flip mild brown.
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It’ll take one minute to fry per batch.
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The primary few fritters might not come out completely, however as soon as the pan is seasoned, you’ll fry the fritters simply.
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Serve the scrumptious Khoi er bora scorching.
Video
Notes
- You possibly can enhance or lower the variety of inexperienced chilies.
- Although devoted coconut can change contemporary coconut, nevertheless, it won’t give the identical taste and texture.
- As a substitute of Fennel Seed, you should utilize Ajwain as nicely.
Vitamin
Serving:20g |Energy:75kcal |Carbohydrates:3.7g |Protein:0.3g |Fats:7.3g |Saturated Fats:1.4g |Ldl cholesterol:0mg |Sodium:100mg |Fiber:0.2g |Sugar:0g
Incessantly Requested Questions on Khoi-er Bora
No! Sure! I used to be not ready to make use of an air-fryer to make good Khoi-er Bora. You possibly can attempt it although and let me know the result.
Refined Oil for positive. Mustard Oil shouldn’t be an excellent choice for this recipe.
No. Each Khoi and Muri are Rice byproducts however are totally different in taste, and texture. Whereas muri is puffed rice, a bit arduous, Khoi is popped rice, mild and fluffy like popcorn.
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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam
I’m Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by career and a meals author, meals blogger, and meals photographer as nicely. I reside in Kolkata together with my Husband Mehebub who’s an architect by career, my daughter Pasta, and likewise my canine daughters Espresso and Luchi.
