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Mixed Pakoda

When it is raining heavily, nothing beats the comfort of mixed pakoda. However you can enjoy this delicious snack even when it is not raining. So why wait?

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Main ingredientsFresh spinach leaves, Fresh fenugreek leaves, Onion, Potato, Green chillies, Carom seeds, Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Asafoetida, Cumin powder, Coriander powder, Gram flour, Baking soda
CuisineIndian
CourseSnacks and Starters
Prep time10-15 minutes
Cook time10-15 minutes
Serve
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 8-10 fresh spinach leaves, shredded
  • ¼ cup fresh fenugreek leaves
  • 1 medium onion, cut into small cubes
  • 1 medium potato, cut into small cubes
  • 2 green chillies, chopped fine
  • ½ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¾ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • ¾ cup gram flour (besan)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • Green chutney to serve
  • Date and tamarind chutney

Method

  1. Take spinach leaves in a bowl, add fenugreek leaves, onion, potato and green chillies. Crush carom seeds and add.
  2. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, asafoetida, salt, cumin powder, coriander powder and gram flour and mix well.
  3. Add 2-3 tablespoons water and baking soda and mix well.
  4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Drop small portion of the pakoda mixture into hot oil and deep-fry on medium heat till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  5. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot with green chutney and date and tamarind chutney.
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