PALAK KE PAKORE

PALAK KE PAKORE
Spinach leaves dipped in a thin gram flour batter and deep-fried to a crisp finish is an ideal monsoon snack.
Preparation Time : 5-10 minutes
Cooking Time : 5-10 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Spinach leaves16-20

Gram flour (besan) 1 cup

Salt to taste

Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon

Green chilli paste 1 teaspoon

Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon

Asafoetida a pinch

Oil to deep fry

METHOD
Take fresh spinach leaves. Keep the stems intact or break off keeping only a small part intact. Wipe the leaves dry. Take coarse besan in a bowl. Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, green chilli paste, carom seeds and asafoetida. Add sufficient water to make a thin batter.Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Dip each spinach leaf in the batter and deep fry in hot oil till golden brown and crisp. Drain onto an absorbent paper. Serve hot.