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Palak Namakpara - Diwali Special

The crisp and flaky texture of these namakparas makes them irresistible. This recipe is a healthier alternative to the regular deep-fried ones, because it is baked. Plus, it has the goodness of spinach in it. A perfect recipe if you want to celebrate Diwali the healthy way. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Palak Namakpara - Diwali Special
Main IngredientsSpinach puree, Spinach leaves (palak)
CuisinePunjabi
CourseSnacks and Starters
Prep Time11-15 minutes
Cook time1.30-2 hour
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients list for Palak Namakpara - Diwali Special

  • 1/4 cup Spinach puree
  • 10-12 Spinach leaves (palak) shredded
  • 1 cup + fo Refined flour (maida)
  • for greasing Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons Pure ghee
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain) crushed

Method

  1. Mix together refinedflour and baking powder into a bowl. Add ghee and rub in with fingertips till the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  2. Add salt, crushed carom seeds, spinach puree and shredded spinach leaves and mix well. Add one-fourth cup chilled water and knead intoa stiff dough. Cover and set aside for fifteen minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a baking tray with a little oil and dust with some flour.
  4. Sprinkle some flour on the worktop and roll out the dough into a half-centimeter thick disc.
  5. Cut the rolled out dough into diamond shaped pieces. Place them on the baking tray, place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for ten to fifteen minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  6. Serve or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Info

Calories874
Carbohydrates90.3
Protein14.1
Fat50.7
Other FiberNiacin- 3.1mg
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