Cauliflower Pakoras

This one didn't quite hit the spot for me. The pakoras were crispy but also a bit more oily than I expected.
For my taste, they were a bit bland, or perhaps I underseasoned the mix. I think paring it with chutney is a must. That way, you have a nice balance.

Also, adding freshly grated ginger caused there to be lumps of ginger. I tried to spread it evenly, mixing it with hand. Still, there were pieces that had just a hint of ginger. On the other hand, there was a piece that had a lot of it, so it was overpowering. Perhaps using dried ginger would work better?

P.S. Unrelated, but when using the make function and timer, if I switch between the apps on my phone and then return to PUL, it loads/starts again, and I mist again find the recipe use the make function and the timer is not saved. Now, I use another timer as backup. Has anyone been experiencing something similar?

Not as crispy as I was expecting

Hi 😁 do you think I could bake it in the oven ?

PUL Team - March 9, 2025, 10:51 p.m.

Hey Gwen, we haven't tried it ourselves although you probably could! For example, you could spread the battered cauliflower on a lined baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake at around 425°F (220°C) for about 25 - 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. It won’t be quite as crispy as frying, but it should still be delicious ☺️ To give it a bit of crunch, you could also consider coating them in panko breadcrumbs before spraying with oil and baking.

Gwen Dahor - March 15, 2025, 10:26 a.m.

Thank you so much for your reply, I will test it 😍😍😍

Do you think that i can use airfryier? I am new to this device:)

PUL Team - March 7, 2025, 1:47 p.m.

Hey Dagmara, we haven’t tested it ourselves, so we can’t say for sure. We imagine it could work if you’re open to a slightly different texture. Perhaps you could try coating the battered cauliflower with oil (a sprayable oil would be great to use for this) and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy and golden. You could also consider coating the battered pakoras in panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier exterior before cooking. Let us know if you test it out 🤗

Hi, I do really like your recipes. But please, please, include recipes using the air fryer as an alternative of using the oven or frying in oil. This is such a popular cooking device and I didn't find any recipe using it. Would be great if You also incluye it among the cooking appliances filters!! Thanks for all your efforts PUL team.

PUL Team - March 6, 2025, 8:53 p.m.

Hey Sarah! Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your feedback. We love hearing how we can improve. Adding air fryer alternatives and filters is a lovely idea that we’ll keep this in mind for the future!

Rebekka Beer - April 10, 2025, 2:38 a.m.

I second this! Would be great to have this as a filter option