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Mix Pakoda

 

Ingredients:

1 cup shredded spinach leaves

1/2 cup chopped fresh fenugreek leaves

1 large onion, chopped

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes

1-2 green chillies, chopped

1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

Salt to taste

1/4 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/4 cups gram flour (besan)

A pinch of baking soda

Oil for deep frying

Green chutney to serve 

Date and tamarind chutney to serve


Method:

Take spinach in a large bowl. Add fenugreek leaves, onion, potatoes and green chillies.

Add carom seeds, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, asafoetida, salt, cumin powder and coriander powder. 

Add besan in the same bowl and mix till well combined. Add a little water and mix to form a thick batter.

Add a pinch of baking soda and mix well.

Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, drop in small portion of the prepared batter and deep fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper.

Serve hot with green chutney and date and tamarind chutney.


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