Palak Pakora

Palak Pakora is a crispy, flavorful snack made from fresh spinach leaves, lightly coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter, and fried to perfection. This low-carb version offers a delightful crunch while keeping the traditional essence of this beloved Indian snack.

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach leaves - 150 grams
• Chickpea flour (besan) - 50 grams
• Rice flour - 20 grams
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Water - as needed
• Oil - for frying

Steps

1. Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
3. Gradually add water to the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms; it should be thick enough to coat the spinach leaves.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5. Dip each spinach leaf into the batter, ensuring it is well coated, and gently place it in the hot oil.
6. Fry the pakoras in batches, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
7. Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
8. Serve hot with mint chutney or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in iron and vitamins A and C from spinach.
• High in protein and fiber due to chickpea flour, aiding in digestion.

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