To begin making the Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe, we will first make the pakora batter.

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together -lotus seeds, besan flour,  onion, green chilli, cumin seeds, red chilli powder,  turmeric powder, salt, coriander leaves,curry leaves. 

 Add water little at a time, to make a thick pakora batter. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.

Preheat the Kuzhi Paniyaram Pan on medium heat; add a few drops of oil into each cavity. Spoon the Lotus Seed Pakoda batter into the cavity and pan-fry them until it is browned and crisp on both sides. You can optionally add just a little more oil to give it additional taste which also makes the pakora a lot more crispy. 

Proceed the same way with the remaining Lotus Seed pakora Batter.

The process of cooking pakora in a pan preserves nutrition and the addition of Lotus seeds giving an added taste and nutrition for this classic teatime snack.

Arrange the Lotus Seed pakoda on a serving platter, sprinkle some chaat masala, place some pickled onions by the side and serve it as a snack or as an appetizer for parties.

Serve the Puffed Lotus Seed Pakoras Recipe along with hot chai with a dipping sauce for your evening tea.