05/08/2026
Ingredients
* Spinach – 2 cups, finely chopped
* Onion – 1 large, thinly sliced
* Gram Flour (Besan) – 1 cup
* Rice Flour – 2 tbsp
* Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
* Coriander Seeds – 1 tsp
* Carom Seeds (Ajwain) – ½ tsp
* Whole Black Pepper – ½ tsp
* Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp
* Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
* Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
* Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
* Salt – to taste
* Water – as required
* Oil – 1 tbsp
* Oil – for deep frying
Method
1. Coarsely crush the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, carom seeds and whole black pepper.
2. In a bowl, add chopped spinach and sliced onion.
3. Add besan, rice flour, all the spices and the crushed spice mixture.
4. Add 1 tbsp oil and mix everything well.
5. Gradually add water and prepare a thick pakoda batter.
6. Heat oil on medium flame and drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil.
7. Fry until the pakodas turn golden, crispy and cooked from inside.
8. Serve hot with your favourite chutney and a cup of chai. ❤️
