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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Starters and Snacks

    Palak Pakoda(Spinach Pakora)

    Published: Sep 29, 2022 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 2 Comments

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    Palak Pakoda/spinach pakora is a popular Indian tea-time snack made from spinach, gram flour, spices and herbs. These spinach fritters are crispy and crunchy from the outside and flavourful on the inside. It is usually served with tomato chutney or ketchup.

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    About the recipe

    The word "palak" in Hindi means spinach, while "pakoda" is a type of savoury snack. Palak Pakoda – sometimes called Palak pakora or Spinach Fritters – is one of the most popular Indian snacks. They are great as an appetizer or as a side dish to accompany your favourite dinner like Spinach dal, Ghee rice and Lemon Rice

    If you like Indian snacks here are my few favourites recipes that you can enjoy  Channa Dal Fritters, Courgette Fritters , Sweet Potato Patties and Besan Pakora

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    Ingredients

    Here's a list of ingredients you'll need to make this pakora

    palak pakoda ingredients

    • Spinach - Fresh spinach is used
    • Onion - Slice the onion evenly
    • Dry spices - Red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder and turmeric powder
    • Gram flour - used as a binding agent
    • Rice flour - added for crispiness
    • Ajwain/carom seeds
    • Curry leaves
    • Salt and oil for shallow frying

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient, check the recipe card below

    How to make palak pakoda: step by step

    Wash and chop the spinach/palak finely.

    In a mixing bowl, add chopped onion, red chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, ajwain, curry leaves and salt.

    Mix well and keep aside for 5 minutes

    Now add finely chopped spinach, mix well

    Add gram flour, rice flour and combine well. Check salt and add if required. Add 1 or 2 tablespoon of water if required only.

    Frying the palak pakoda

    Heat a pan with enough oil for deep frying on medium flame.

    Once the oil is hot, using a spoon take a small amount of batter and drop it into the oil carefully.

    Don’t overcrowd the pan, fry them on medium flame until they turn into golden colour and are crispy. It takes approx. 10-12 minutes to fry one batch.

    Enjoy the crispy and delicious pakoda with your favourite ketchup or green chutney

    spinach pakoda

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    Variations

    • In place of spinach, you can add your favourite veggies by grating them finely.
    • Replace rice flour with semolina or corn flour if you don't have rice flour.

    Storage

    You can store these pakoras in an air-tight box for 2- 3 days at room temperature.

    I suggest having them when they are hot

    Top tip

    The consistency of the spinach pakora should be thick and it should not be a thin batter.

    Drop the pakoda in the oil when it is hot only, otherwise, it absorbs more oil and pakoras will not be crispy.

    Always fry the fritters on medium to high flame only.

    FAQ

     
    What is the difference between Pakoda and pakora?

    Both pakoda and pakora are same. It's a deep-fried savoury snack.

    why pakora/pakoda are oily?

    Fry the pakoda always on medium to high flame to avoid oily. Don't crowd the pan with too many pakoras.

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    Palak Pakoda (Spinach Pakora)

    Palak Pakoda/spinach pakora is a popular Indian tea-time snack made from spinach, gram flour, spices and herbs. These spinach fritters are crispy and crunchy from the outside and flavourful on the inside.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Palak/spinach washed and chopped finely
    • 1 cup Gram flour/besan/chickpea flour
    • 1 onion medium (chopped into julienne strips)
    • 2 tablespoon Rice flour
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon Ajwain seeds/Carom seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • Curry leaves a handful
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    • Wash and chop the spinach/palak finely.
    • In a mixing bowl, add chopped onion, red chilli powder, cumin powder,turmeric,ginger garlic paste, ajwain,curry leaves and salt.
    • Mix well and keep aside for 5 minutes.
    • Now add finely chopped spinach,mix well.
    • Add gram flour, rice flour and combine well. Check salt and add if required. Add 1 or 2 tablespoon of water if required only.
    • Heat a pan with enough oil for deep frying on medium flame.
    • Once the oil is hot, using a spoon take a small amount of batter and drop it in the oil carefully.
    • Don’t over crowd the pan,fry them on medium flame until they turn into golden colour and crispy. Its takes approx. 10-12 minutes to fry one batch.
    • Remove the fried pakoras on to kitchen towel and repeat the same process with the remaining batter.
    • Enjoy the crispy and delicious pakoda with your favourite ketchup or green chutney.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1574IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Sree

      September 29, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      Any replacement for besan?

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      • Pavani

        September 29, 2022 at 6:06 pm

        Hi sree, you can use almond flour,whole wheat flour and millet flour instead of besan

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