Ingredients
For Palak Pakoda
1. |
Palak/Spinach leaves |
25-30 medium leaves |
2. |
Besan, gram
flour |
1 cup |
3. |
Rice flour |
2 Tbsp. |
4. |
Turmeric powder |
¼ Tsp. |
5. |
Red chili powder |
½ Tsp. |
6. |
Ajwain/carom
seeds |
¼ Tsp. |
7. |
Hing |
1 pinch |
8. |
Salt |
To taste |
9. |
Water |
To make batter |
10. |
Oil |
For deep frying |
Dry Spices Mix
1. |
Roasted cumin
powder |
1 Tsp |
2. |
Red chili powder |
¼ Tsp. |
3. |
Rock salt |
½ Tsp. |
4. |
Salt |
To taste |
For Paalak Pakoda
Chaat
1. |
Thick Dahi/yogurt,
whisked with 2 Tbsp of sugar |
½-1 cup |
2. |
Palak pakodas |
From table 1 |
3. |
Chat masala |
As required |
4. |
Green chutney (See recipe notes) |
¼ cup |
5. |
Meethi or
tamarind chutney |
½ cup |
6. |
Onion, finely chopped |
½ cup |
7. |
Tomato, finely
chopped |
½ cup |
8. |
Fresh coriander,
finely chopped |
For garnishing |
9. |
Dry spice mix |
To make batter |
10. |
Nylon sev |
For garnishing |
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Step by Step Instruction: [Hide Images]
For Palak Pakoda
- From table 1 add all the ingredients except palak and water in a mixing bowl. Mix all the dry ingredients well. Add water little by little to make a smooth and lump free batter, like shown in picture.
- Smooth enough to coat palak evenly.
- Heat enough oil in pan for deep frying.
- Once oil is hot, turn of the flame on medium heat. Dip palak leaf in besan batter and coat it completely.
- Fry coated palak leaves in hot oil. Fry from both sides, stirring occasionally until they turn golden and crisp.
- Drain pakodas on kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
- Pakodas are ready for chaat.
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For Palak Pakoda Chaat
- For dry spice mix, mix everything well and keep aside.
- Chop onion, tomatoes and coriander and keep aside.
- Arrange palak pakodas on serving platter. And sprinkle chaat masala as per your taste.
- Pour whisked yogurt, green chutney and tamarind chutney over pakodas as per your taste.
- Next add chopped onion, tomatoes, coriander and sprinkle dry spice powder.
- Garnish with nylon sev.
- Palak Pakoda Chaat is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

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