Palak Bhajia Recipe - Spinach Pakoras

Total Time: 35 minutes

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:

  • salt
  • cumin powder (jeera)
  • asafoetida (hing)
  • ajwain (carom seeds)
  • red chilli powder
  • baking soda
  • gram flour (besan)
  • rice flour
  • turmeric powder
  • spinach leaves (palak)

Instructions:

  • To begin making Palak Bhajia, firstly let us make the pakora batter
  • In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, besan, rice flour, baking soda, asafoetida, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, saltand ajwain
  • Add enough water and mix everything to form a batter
  • The batter should not be very thick or watery
  • Heat oil for frying in a deep fry pan
  • Drop bits of spinach batter and cook till it turns crispy and golden brown
  • Remove from the heat and similarly deep fry the remaining bhajias too
  • Serve Palak Bhajia with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney or Tomato Onion Chutney