U NEED:
Fresh Palak leaves: 6 to 7 or as required
Besan(chick pea flour): 1 cup
Rice flour: 2 tabslp
Cornflour: 1 tablsp
green chilli paste: 1 tsp
chilli powder: 1/2 tsp
Water: to make the batter.
salt to taste
oil to deep fry
Method:
1. Wash and pat dry the palak leaves.Cut 3/4th of the stalk. The leaves should be completely dry.
2. In a bowl mix the other ingredients except oil and blend well. Add water little by little to make a semi thick batter. Beat well. Add 1 tablsp oil and mix well.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan.When hot,lower heat.Dip the palak leaves one by one coat well with the batter and lower into the hot oil.Cook on both sides till golden brown. Remove form oil and sprinkle some chat masala on it
4. Serve hot with a dip or a sauce of your choice.The dip above is one made with cream cheese and pinch chilli powder,pinch mustard powder beaten well.
Note: A cup of masala chai and hot palak pakodas!!!!! just mouthwatering. You can make the batter using beer instead of water. The quantity of batter can vary as per requirement.A perfect snack for a rainy or a cold or a lazy day with some old Hindi or English songs.
Bonn!!!!!!!Appetite!!!!!!!!!!!
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