Palak Pakoda

Palak Pakoda

(Spinach pakoda) 

Ingredients:

1 cup gram flour (besan)
1/2 tbsp rice flour
1 bunch spinach finely chopped
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 tbsp hot oil
2-3 finely chopped green chilies
Water as required
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Mix all the above ingredients & 1 tbsp hot oil.
  

2. Add very little water & mix, batter should just coat spinach leaves.

3. Heat oil in a deep frying or heavy bottomed vessel. 

4. Once oil is hot, reduce flame to medium, drop a little mixture of batter to form fritters.

5. Deep fry pakodas to a golden brown color.

6. Drain out pakodas on absorbent paper.

7. Serve palak pakoda hot with green chutney/tomato sauce.