Spinach Corn Pakoda Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large onion (sliced lengthwise)
• 1 medium spinach (palak) bunch (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup sweet corn ((fresh or frozen))
• 1/2 inch ginger (finely chopped (optional))
• 2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 stalk curry leaves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon jeera powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala powder
• 1/4 cup besan (gram flour) (add more if required)
• 2 tablespoons rice flour ((or corn flour or semolina),for crispiness)
• salt (to taste)
• oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice onions lengthwise and finely chop spinach, coriander, curry leaves, ginger, and green chilies.

2. 2

   Add all ingredients except rice flour and besan in a large mixing bowl and gently mix everything. Set aside for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Onion and spinach have released some moisture.

4. 4

   Furthermore, add besan, rice flour and mix well such that the mixture is stiff and not soggy. Do not add any extra water. Add additional 1-2 tablespoons of besan if required but also keep in mind not to make a thick batter like other pakoda recipes. Refer to the video for consistency.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, drop the pakoda mixture in oil in batches. Stir them occasionally. Fry them till golden brown color.

6. 6

   Sprinkle some chat masala powder on the pakoda's and Serve hot with masala tea and ketchup.