Palak/Spinach Pakora

Another version of pakora that's very popular in the Kashmir area of Pakistan. Spinach typically stands for green and healthy, but this dish could be an exception and could make a non-spinach lover a spinach lover (in an unhealthy way... hehe...)

Try it... Enjoi…

Makes: 20
Spice level: Medium

Preparation time: 20 Min.
Cook time (incl. Prep. time): 30 Mins.

Ingredients:

1. Chick Pea Flour (Basin) - 1 Cup
2. Rice Four - 1 Tbsp.
3. Spinach - 1 Cup (finely chopped)
4. Red Onion - 1 (small, thinly chopped)
5. Ginger - 1 Tsp. (finely chopped)
6. Green Chilli - 3 (finely chopped)
7. Curry Leaves- 8 Leaves (finely chopped)
8. Coriander Leaves - ¼ Cup (chopped)
9. Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp.
10. Turmeric Powder - ½ Tsp.
11. Black Pepper Powder - ¼ Tsp.
12. Garam Masala Powder - 2 Pinches
13. Salt to taste
14. Baking Powder - 2 Pinches(Optional)
15. Water - 1 Cup
16. Oil to fry

Preparation:

1. Mix well ingredients 3 thru 13 in a mixing bowl.
2. Mix in chick pea flower, rice flour, baking powder and mix well with water to make a medium thick consistency.
Tip: Make sure to add water in small portions, mix well and check the consistency before adding more water.
3. Heat oil in frying pan, take small balls of a mix in a spoon and deep fry it till golden brown. Serve it warm.
Tip: Do not make the batter balls too thick that it doesn't fry evenly.