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Palak Pakoda (Spinach Fritters) is one of the most popular Indian evening snacks enjoyed during rainy days, winter evenings, and tea time. Made using fresh spinach leaves, gram flour, and simple spices, this crunchy snack is crispy on the outside and soft inside.

If you’re looking for a quick and tasty snack recipe, this Palak Pakoda is perfect for beginners, bachelors, and busy home cooks.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped palak (spinach)

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)

• 2 tbsp rice flour (for extra crispiness)

• 1 finely chopped onion

• 2 green chilies, chopped

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• Ginger garlic paste – 1tsp

• Black sesame seeds – 1tsp

• 1 tsp red chilli powder

•  coriander leaves

• Salt to taste

• Water as required

• Oil for deep frying                                                                                                                                                                                

  How to Make Crispy Palak Pakoda (Step-by-Step)

  Step 1: Prepare the Spinach

  Wash spinach thoroughly and chop it into medium pieces. Keep aside.

  Step 2: Mix the Batter

  In a mixing bowl, add:

  • Chopped palak

  • Besan

  • Rice flour

  • Onion

  • Green chilli

  • All spices

  • Salt

  Mix everything well. Add very little water to form a thick batter.

  Step 3: Fry the Pakodas

  Heat oil in a deep pan.
  Drop small portions of the batter into hot oil.
  Fry on medium flame until golden and crispy.

  Step 4: Serve Hot

  Serve Palak Pakoda with:

  • Coconut chutney

  • Tomato sauce

  • Spicy mint chutney

  • Hot masala chai

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  ⭐ Tips for Extra Crispy Pakodas

  ✔ Add rice flour to make pakodas crunchier
  ✔ Do not add too much water
  ✔ Fry on medium flame for best texture
  ✔ Adding onions enhances taste

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  ⭐ Health Benefits of Palak Pakoda

  Even though fried, this snack contains:

  • Iron from spinach

  • Protein from gram flour

  • Fiber from onions

  • Good fats when fried at correct temperature

  Perfect occasional treat!                                                                                                                                                                                  Want to watch the full video?

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