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Spinach Pakora

If you’re looking to try something new and delicious, look no further than Spinach Pakora. Learn how to make these deliciously healthy spinach pakoras which can be served with sweet chutney, garlic, or mint chutney. Made with spinach that is full of essential nutrients and vitamins, they are excellent as an appetizer.
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Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Spinach Pakora
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 93kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups spinach washed, roughter d,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  • 1/2 cup onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chickpea flour or gram flour
  • 1 tablespoon rice flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper or green chili
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Oil for shallow frying

Instructions

  • Place spinach leaves in a bowl and rinse. Drain water using a colander to drain excess water.
  • Roughly chop the spinach and transfer them to a bowl.
  • Add onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro, salt, chickpea flour, rice flour, cumin, cayenne pepper, and mix well.
  • Add water and mix to form a thick batter.
  • Heat oil in the frying pan, add a spoonful of pakora batter to the oil, and fry until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes.
  • Turn over pakora and fry the other side until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg