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Smoked haddock pakoras

Crispy Smoked Haddock Pakoras for a Healthy Snack Delight

These Smoked Haddock Pakoras are a gluten-free snack explosion of flavor with a crispy texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pakoras
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Pakora Mixture
  • 1 tin Peeled New Potatoes 567g; fresh or frozen work as substitutions
  • 3 tsp Curry Powder opt for a milder variety if less heat is desired
  • 5 tbsp Gram Flour can be substituted with regular or chickpea flour
  • 1 small Red Onion yellow onion can be an alternative
  • 1 Fresh Green Chilli omit for milder pakoras
  • ½ bunch Coriander 15g; parsley can be used instead
  • 2 fillets Boneless Smoked Haddock 140g each; can substitute with another firm fish
  • Olive Oil for brushing; other oils can be used
For the Mint Yoghurt Dip
  • ½ bunch Mint 15g; basil can be swapped
  • 100 g Natural Yoghurt Greek yoghurt for thicker consistency
  • 1 Lemon lime can be used as an alternative

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by draining the peeled new potatoes and mashing them in a bowl until smooth. In the same bowl, mix in the curry powder, gram flour, finely chopped red onion, minced green chili, and chopped coriander. Season generously with salt.
  2. Take your boneless smoked haddock fillets and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Gently fold the haddock into the prepared batter, ensuring that the pieces are well-coated.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F). This will ensure that your pakoras start cooking immediately.
  4. Scoop out small portions of the batter-haddock mixture and shape them into fritters or balls, about the size of a golf ball.
  5. Place the formed pakoras into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly brush or spray them with olive oil and cook for about 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  6. While your pakoras are air frying, prepare the mint yoghurt dip by combining natural yoghurt, chopped mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a bowl.
  7. Once the pakoras are golden and crispy, carefully remove them and serve hot alongside the mint yoghurt dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 3pakorasCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture as the pakoras can get soggy if left for too long.

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