Palak Pakoda

Ingredients

12 large leaves of spinach or palak

1 cup besan

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp garlic paste

1/2 tsp ajwain

1/2 tsp green chillies finely chopped

1 pinch baking soda

Oil to deep fry

Salt to taste

Method

Cut the stems of the palak leaves. Wash and keep aside. make a batter by adding water with besan, chilli powder, turmeric powder, garlic paste, ajwain, green chillies, baking soda and salt. The batter should be of thick and dropping consistency. Dip each palak leaf in the batter. Heat oil in a kadhai. Deep fry the batter-coated leaves till golden brown. Palak pakoda are best served with corriander chutney.

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