Leafy Pakoras

Prep time:
5 mins
Cook time:
10 mins
Total time:
15 mins

Ingredients:

Gram flour – 2 cups (Besan in Hindi)

RICE flour – 1/2 cup

Turmeric powder-1tsp

Red chilli powder – 1tsp (or green chillies)

1 table spoon Dish delicious spice blend

Coriander leaves- 1/3 cup

Salt according to your taste

Spinach-  2 cups packet ( pick medium size leaves )

Water – 1 1/2 cup or more.

Pakoras is a Spiced Indian fritter originated from. The Indian subcontinent, sold by street vendors and served in every household as a very popular go to snack. Often vegetables such as potatoes and onions used, coated in Gram flour batter, deep fried, and served with Coriander mint chutney. This is one thing Indian would never get tired of having. Lot of air frier versions but love my frying stuff, but yes, I often fry them in mustard oil which makes the level go up when it comes to having pakoras.

These are very aromatic and crunchy munchy snacks, you will be addictive to flavour as well.

Method:

Make batter

Whisk besan, dish delicious spice blend, salt, green chillies, rice flour
Add water gradually to make a thick, coat-ready batter. It should cling to leaves, not runny.
Pat dry leaves with a clean towel or paper towels until completely dry.
Coat leaves
Dip each leaf into the batter, turning to coat both sides. Let excess batter drip off.
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry leaves in batches 3–5 minutes per batch, until golden and crisp. Turn once.
Drain on paper towels.
 Serve hot with chutneys or yogurt dip