Cauliflower Panko Pakoras

Name: Cauliflower Panko Pakoras
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 0.5 cup flour; 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 0.25 tsp cayenne; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.75 cup club soda; 2 egg whites; 24 oz cauliflower florets; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Panko breadcrumbs, cauliflower florets and club soda come together in this South Asian starter, fragrant with garam masala and cumin and baked in the oven.

30 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Preheat oven to 475°F In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 c panko, baking soda and remaining spices. Whisk in lemon juice and club soda. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Whisk whites into flour mixture. Using your hands, add cauliflower and combine until all florets are coated. Place remaining panko in a bowl. Lift florets, one at a time out of batter and toss in panko.
3
Place on a large baking sheet coated with oil. Bake until brown and crispy, about 20 minutes.
20 min