Crackling Spinach Video by Tarla Dalal

Crackling Spinach Video by Tarla Dalal

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You would never have imagined making such a crispy snack with spinach! In this unique recipe, finely shredded spinach is deep-fried till crisp and perked up with roasted sesame seeds, garlic and a sprinkling of sugar and salt. The intermingling of flavours in the Crackling Spinach is unparalleled, quite unlike anything you have tasted before! Enjoy it fresh and crisp.

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Recipe Description for Crackling Spinach

Ingredients

4 cups finely shredded spinach (palak) , washed and drained (refer handy tip)
oil for deep-frying
1 tsp oil
4 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
4 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1 tbsp powdered sugar
salt to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan and place some of the spinach in a strainer.
2. Dip the strainer in the hot oil and deep-fry for approx. 2 to 3 minutes or till the spinach is crisp.
3. Remove from the strainer and drain it on an absorbent paper.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to deep-fry the remaining spinach. Keep aside.
5. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the garlic and sesame seeds.
6. When the seeds crackle, add the fried spinach, powdered sugar and salt and mix gently.
7. Serve immediately.

Handy tip:

1. Shred the spinach, wash it thoroughly with water and drain well. Spread it on a muslin cloth and allow it to dry completely.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Chinese Cooking - Part II