Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Palak Pakoda

The nutrient packed spinach in a crunchy and a tastier form - who would say no? Ideal for tea time and a great starter in party menu!



Ingredients:

Palak leaves - 1 cup, finely chopped
Gram flour - 3/4 cup
Corn flour - 1 spoon
Onion - 1/2 cup, finely chopped
Green chillies - 2 nos., finely chopped
Ajwain - 1/4 spoon
Red chilli powder - 1 spoon
Garam masala - 1/4 spoon
Asafetida - apinch
Cooking soda - a pinch
Salt - to taste
Oil - for frying

Method:

1. Wash palak thoroughly and drain.
2. Mix all ingredients except oil with the palak using water to form a smooth thick batter.
3. Heat oil in a kadai. When the oil is ready, take spoonful of batter and pour it in the oil. Fry on low-medium flame in small batches till crisp.
4. Drain excess oil in kitchen tissue and serve hot with tomato sauce.

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