CAULIFLOWER PANKO PAKORAS (BREADED AND BAKED/FRIED)

Cauliflower Panko Pakoras (Breaded and Baked/Fried) image

Provided by InAGourmetMinute

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup club soda
2 large egg whites
2 (12 ounce) bags cauliflower florets, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 475°. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup panko, the garam masala, baking soda, salt, and remaining spices. Whisk in lemon juice and club soda. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, use a clean whisk to beat egg whites until foamy.
3. Whisk whites into flour mixture. Using your hands or a spatula, add cauliflower and combine until all florets are coated. Place remaining panko in a medium bowl. Lift florets, 1 at a time, out of batter and toss to coat with panko.
4. Place florets on a large nonstick baking sheet coated with oil. Bake until browned and crispy, about 20 minutes.