Spinach Pakoda Chaat Video by Tarla Dalal

Spinach Pakoda Chaat Video by Tarla Dalal

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A different type of chaat made with spinach leaves and topped with fresh curds, sweet chutney and masalas. Most important thing to remember about this recipe is to serve immediately.

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Recipe Description for Spinach Pakoda Chaat ( Desi Khana)

Ingredients

20 to 30 fresh spinach (palak) leaves
oil for deep-frying

For The Batter
1 1/2 cups besan (bengal gram flour)
salt to taste
1 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

For The Topping
1 cup fresh whisked curds (dahi)
4 tbsp finely chopped onions
8 tsp sweet chutney
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder

Method

For the batter

1. Combine all the ingredients along with enough water in a bowl and mix well to make a thin batter. Keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Heat the oil in a kadhai, dip a few spinach leaves at a time into the batter and deep-fry on a medium flame till they turn crisp from both the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
2. Place ¼th of the hot pakodas on a serving plate.
3. Top with ¼ cup fresh curds, 1 tbsp onions and 2 tsp sweet chutney. Sprinkle ½ tsp cumin seeds powder and ¼ tsp chilli powder over it.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make 3 more servings of spinach pakoda chaat.
5. Serve immediately.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Desi Khana