Best 4 Spinach Pakora Fritters Recipes
Spinach pakora fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with a combination of fresh spinach, gram flour, and spices, these fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are perfect for entertaining guests or simply as a treat for yourself. With a variety of dipping sauces to choose from, spinach pakora fritters are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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INDIAN SPINACH-AND-CHICKPEA FRITTERS
Steps:
- Whisk the chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cumin seeds, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add 2/3 cup water and whisk until smooth. Add the onion, chickpeas, spinach and ginger to the batter and mix to combine.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees. Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil (do not crowd the pan). Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cool slightly, then gently press each fritter into a small disk, about 1/3 inch thick.
- Return the fritters to the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and serve with chutney.
SPINACH PAKORA (FRITTERS)
Fritters or pakoras are considered the most readily available snack any time of the day. It is a treat especially in cold rainy weather when the aroma of fried dough and vegetables is very comforting. These can be made in advance and frozen. Warm in a 350 degreeF oven before serving. Makes 40-45 pieces. This is from Kusum's book 'Recipes with a Spice - Indian cuisine for balanced nutrition'.
Provided by kusum gupta
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 40 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sift the gram flour.
- Mix all the ingredients (except oil), to make a smooth and thick (almost like dough) batter.
- Cover and let it stand for ½ hour.
- Sprinkle little water if needed.
- (If using frozen spinach, thaw before using.) Blend in all the seasonings (except salt) and mix well.
- (You may chill the batter in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or more until it can be handled.) Mix in salt when ready to cook.
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet or wok on medium to high heat.
- For each pakora, scoop a heaped teaspoon of the batter, and with a second spoon, scrape the mixture into the hot oil.
- Put the'pakoras' in a single layer in the skillet.
- Fry, turning them with a slotted flat spatula, until all sides become golden brown.
- (Regulate the heat as needed while the'pakoras' are being fried.) Remove and drain on paper towels or brown paper bag lined with plastic.
- Fry all the'pakoras' this way.
- Serve hot with any chutney.
- Variation: Add 1 cup corn kernels to the mixture for extra crispness.
- May also add ½ teaspoon baking soda to ensure softness.
SPINACH PAKORAS
This is Bal Arneson's recipe with her usual healthier take on an Indian classic. The only difficult part about this recipe, is finding the chickpea flour,and fenugreek leaves.I found everything I needed in a local Indian specialty store-and by the way I now use the chick pea flower all of the time!! A $ saving time saving tip: Garam Masala is a mix of Indian Spices and very useful in Indian cooking.While the completely prepared Garma Masala is still tasty, Bal Arenson and many other Indian cooks recommend grinding and mixing your own for the true flavor punch!! But buying over different 10 Indian spices, some of them hard to find, can be expensive and time consuming for someone who doesn't cook Indian all the time! So I found a solution at the Indian food store: They have prepackaged bags of all the whole spices that go into Garam Masala.(Cost less the $ 2!!!) You just take it home and grind in you spice grinder and you get all the benefits of having home ground Garam with out spending all the money and Time!
Provided by cadiza
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 20 pakoras, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except oil and chutney together until well combined.
- Form into small balls that are about half the size of a golf ball.
- Put oil in a non stick skillet over medium high heat. Load the pan up with the pakoras, they can touch- but dont overcrowd!
- Brown on all sides.
- Serve with Mango Chutney( don't skip this part).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.8, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 615.5, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 4.3
ONION AND SPINACH PAKORA WITH CILANTRO CHUTNEY
Pakora are a street-food favorite across India and in many other parts of the world. These crispy fritters make a fabulous snack or appetizer and are fairly quick to pull off at home. Pakora usually feature besan (chickpea flour) and can include a variety of seasonal vegetables; onions are standard, and here I add tender baby spinach. These are a favorite of mine, especially on a rainy day with a hot cuppa chai.
Provided by Maneet Chauhan
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the pakora: Pour the oil into a large, deep pot and place over medium heat until it registers 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
- Meanwhile, combine the spinach, onion, cilantro, besan, rice flour, ginger garlic paste, fenugreek, turmeric, chaat masala, garam masala, chili powder and salt to taste in a large bowl. Stir the mixture well. Stir in enough water to make a thick batter.
- When the oil is hot, working in batches, drop balls of the batter mixture into the oil. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with chaat masala and serve hot.
- For the cilantro-mint chutney: In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, mint, mango, chiles, lime juice and salt to taste and process or blend until smooth. Serve alongside the pakora.
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a better flavor and texture than frozen spinach.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly. Spinach can be gritty, so be sure to wash it well before using it.
- Chop the spinach finely. This will help the pakoras cook evenly.
- Use a variety of spices. The spices in this recipe can be adjusted to your taste. You can add more or less cumin, coriander, and garam masala depending on your preference.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the pakoras tough.
- Fry the pakoras in hot oil. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Serve the pakoras hot. Pakoras are best served hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Spinach pakoras are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tamarind sauce or raita.
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