Dairy Farmers of Canada

Feta pakora

Recipe from Bal Arneson

With its trademark zest and tang, crispy fried feta makes a perfectly irresistible appetizer!

  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cooking: 20 min
Yields 10 Pakoras
feta pakora

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chickpea flour
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) plain Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) water
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) garam masala
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) cooking oil
  • 1/4 lb (115 g) Canadian Feta cut into ¼˝ (0.5 cm) slices
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Preparation

In a shallow large bowl, combine flour, yogurt, water, paprika, garam masala, salt and pepper.

In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat.

Dip each Feta slice in batter and gently place in skillet one at a time, leaving space between slices.

Cook each side for 30–60 seconds or until both sides are golden brown.

Serve with your favourite chutney.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 202 Calories
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 8 g
Fat: 17 g
Fibre: 1.3 g
Sodium: 254 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 13 % / 146 mg
Vitamin B12: 23 %
Folate: 22 %
Vitamin E: 17 %
Riboflavin: 14 %