Coconut Stuffed Jalapeno Pakoda/Popper

Last Updated on January 24, 2017 by Babita

Coconut Stuffed Jalapeno Pakoda is my mother-in-law’s recipe. It is actually made using a local variety of Indian green chili. However, I use Jalapeno peppers since it is so widely available here.

Pakoda simply translates to fritters. You can make pakodas (also written as pakora) with almost any vegetable or even use non-vegetarian produce. The batter is specifically made with chickpea flour which has a very earthy taste and flavor. The flour can be found in Indian stores here in the US and also available on Amazon (see below).

This recipe is pretty easy to make. It also uses minimal ingredients. Since this one is stuffed with shredded coconut and turmeric it adds a sweet, crunchy texture to this pakoda. Enjoy!

 

 

Ingredients:

8 Jalapenos
1/2 cup shredded fresh coconut
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste
oil for frying

For the Batter:

1 1/2 cups of chickpea flour
salt to taste

Preparations:

• Rinse and dry the Jalapenos. Cut the top stem off.
• Slit it in the center and remove all of the seeds. If required rinse the inside with some water to remove all traces of heat and set it aside.
• In a bowl combine coconut, turmeric and salt, and mix them thoroughly for the filling.
• Stuff a  tablespoon of the coconut filling into the Jalapeno through the slit in the center.
• In another bowl add chickpea flour. Mix in the salt. Pour water (about 1 cup) slowly and mix it until it is the consistency of a thick but pour able batter. Add more water if required to reach this consistency.
• Heat oil in a kadhai or deep frying pan.
• Dip the stuffed jalapeno in the batter and make sure to coat it properly on all sides.
• Gently add it into the hot oil and fry until the outside is golden brown.
• Remove and drain it on some paper towels.
• Serve it hot/warm with some ketchup.

 

Useful Suggestions:

• If you want this pakoda to be naturally spicy then leave one or two seeds inside.
• Chickpea flour is found all Indian stores and also online.

 

 

It is an Indian tradition to have hot, piping pakora with chai (tea) on a rainy day. Looks like today is perfect for some coconut stuffed jalapeno pakoda with some hot chai.

 

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