So my husband keeps saying that my pakoras are dry compared to others. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, I add enough water so that the batter is of a dropping consistency i.e it pours easily into the frying wok. I add a lot of onions. Anyone know what I could be doing wrong? Or what the key to soft moist pakoras is?
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
Do you add baking powder?
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
I add an egg, a little bit of baking powder and a few drops of vinegar on it. Don't overcook them.
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
I add baking soda not baking powder. Maybe I'm overcooking them stoppit. I'll see if that makes a difference. How does the vinegar help?
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
Yes over cooking can also make them hard n dry, add baking powder, it gives very good texture
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
Yes, baking powder is a key ingredient for soft, fluffy pakoray.
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I add some yogurt and they turn out soft and Tasty.
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
I use baking soda, will there be much of a difference if I switch to baking powder?
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
Maybe you're just using too much besan - that always ends up in dry pakoras.
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
i always use baking soda n my husband always says that u dont know how to make pakoras they r not tasty at all… 
i will try with baking powder or yogurt today
Having issues with pakora texture
Don't add too much besan and let the mixture set for an hour or so, the longer the better they say.
Also cook them on a medium heat not on high. That way the inside will cook evenly inside and on the outside! Makes a huge difference.
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
My mum adds an egg , they turn to be so crispy. 
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baking made gives pakora fluffy texture instead of CRISPY (i am saying crispy not harder)... add egg, yogurt in besan.. and dont make the batter too thick.. it akes pakoras harder
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I add baking soda, and also the batter should not be very hard. I never added any yogurt or egg but alhumdulillah they are fine, but can try for sure.
Re: Having issues with pakora texture
what i do is add all the powder masala's baking powder too mix the batter according to the consistency i like not too think not too runny and keep aside for atleast 30 mins then add the veggies immediately before frying. if u add the patatoes they leave water - result batter too watery and pakoras are dry.
try above i m sure your pakora's will be moist, soft and fluffy.