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Pakistani

Aloo palak pakora

Crisp potato and spinach fritters for the iftar table.

  • 30minutes
  • 6servings
  • 296kcal each
  • 11gprotein
  • Iftar
  • Vegetarian
  • Fried
  • Guest ready
Aloo palak pakora

Ingredients

For 6 servings.

  • Gram flour (besan) 250 g
  • Potatoes 2 medium
  • Spinach 150 g
  • Onions 1
  • Green chilies 2
  • Red chili powder 1 tsp
  • Cooking oil 60 ml

What you will need

Deep karahi or pot for frying, Slotted spoon, Mixing bowl, Plate lined with kitchen paper

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the vegetables 10 min

    Peel and slice the potatoes very thinly (or cut into small cubes). Wash, dry and chop the spinach. Slice the onion and chop the green chilies.

    Ready when: Thin potatoes so they cook through inside.

  2. 2

    Make the batter 5 min

    In a bowl mix besan, salt and chili powder. Add cold water slowly while whisking until thick like pancake batter. Fold in all the vegetables.

    Ready when: Batter coats the vegetables and does not run off.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil 5 min

    Heat oil about 5 cm deep on medium-high. Test with a drop of batter.

    Ready when: The drop sizzles and rises straight away.

  4. 4

    Fry in batches 12 min

    Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil, a few at a time (too many cools the oil). Turn them once. Keep the heat at medium so the inside cooks.

    Ready when: Deep golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per batch.

  5. 5

    Drain and serve 2 min

    Lift out with the slotted spoon onto kitchen paper. Sprinkle a little chaat masala and serve hot with chutney.

    Ready when: Crunchy, not oily.

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