Palak Pakora (Spinach Fritters)
Crisp, lacy fritters of chopped spinach and onion bound in spiced chickpea batter. Lighter than they look and dangerously easy to keep eating with a cup of chai.
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Combine the spinach, onion, chili, ginger, spices and salt. Leave for 5 minutes to release moisture.
Bind
Add both flours and mix with your hands, sprinkling in water only if needed, until the leaves are just coated in a thick batter.
Fry
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Mix
Combine the spinach, onion, chili, ginger, spices and salt. Leave for 5 minutes to release moisture.
Bind
Add both flours and mix with your hands, sprinkling in water only if needed, until the leaves are just coated in a thick batter.
Fry
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Serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
Spinach pakoras are a favourite variation of India's classic fritters, made in winter when leafy greens are abundant and during the monsoon, when hot fried snacks are a ritual.
Some cooks dip whole spinach leaves in batter for flat, crisp 'palak patta chaat'.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Crunchy and green, palak pakora makes a healthy-ish case for fried snacks.
💡 Fun Fact
Fried spinach leaves topped with yogurt and chutneys become 'palak patta chaat', a modern Delhi restaurant favourite.
North India
28.61°N, 77.21°E
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