Spinach Potato Fritters (Pakora) – Indian Style

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetable Mixture

In a large bowl, add 1 Tbsp grated carrot, 1 cup chopped spinach, 1 medium-sized grated potato, 1 chopped red chili, 1 small-sized chopped tomato, and 1/2 cup sliced onion.

Step 2: Add Spices and Oil

To the vegetables, add 1 Tbsp coriander seeds, red chili flakes to taste, 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 Tbsp carom seeds, salt to taste, and 1/2 Tbsp oil.

Step 3: Mix Ingredients Thoroughly

Mix all the ingredients well until they are thoroughly combined. At this stage, you can optionally add grated cabbage and mix it in.

Step 4: Form the Batter

Add 1/3 cup wheat flour to the mixture and mix again until the flour is well incorporated. Gradually add a little water as needed and mix well to form a thick batter with a flowing consistency.

Step 5: Shallow Fry the Fritters

Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a hot pan over medium-low flame. Take about 1 big Tbsp of the batter and gently place it into the hot oil, flattening it slightly with a spatula to form a fritter. Repeat this process to make multiple fritters, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Shallow fry both sides until they turn light brown and crispy, cooking on medium-low flame.

Step 6: Serve Hot

Once the fritters are golden brown and cooked through, remove them from the pan and place them on a serving plate. Serve hot with mint sauce or your preferred chutney.

• Adjust the amount of red chili flakes according to your spice preference.

• Cook the fritters on a medium-low flame to ensure they cook through evenly and become crispy.

• For an added crunch and flavor, you can optionally include grated cabbage in the batter.

• Add grated cabbage for extra texture and nutrients.

• Experiment with other vegetables like grated zucchini or finely chopped bell peppers.