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Crispy Palak Urad Dal Bhaji Recipe

Crispy Palak Urad Dal Bhaji Recipe | Spinach Pakoda

Shubham Nimbalkar
Learn how to make crispy Palak Urad Dal Bhaji at home! This easy spinach pakoda recipe is crunchy outside, soft inside, and perfect for tea time.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Pakoda Recipe
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Urad Dal split black gram without skin, soaked for 3 hours
  • 1 small bunch of Palak Spinach, washed, drained, and finely chopped
  • 4-5 mild Green Chilies
  • 1/2 tsp Ajwain carom seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds jeera
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder coarsely ground
  • 4-5 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds saunf
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 handful of Fresh Coriander Leaves finely chopped
  • A pinch of Turmeric Powder
  • A pinch of Hing asafoetida
  • Salt to taste
  • A tiny pinch of Baking Soda optional
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prep the Dal
    Wash the soaked urad dal thoroughly. Drain all the water and transfer the dal into a mixer grinder jar.
  • Step 2: Make the Spice Mix
    In the same mixer jar, add the green chillies, ajwain (crush it slightly between your palms), cumin seeds, coarse coriander powder, garlic cloves, and fennel seeds.
  • Step 3: Grind Coarsely
    Pulse the mixer (turn it on and off repeatedly) to grind the dal and spices into a coarse paste. Do not make it a smooth paste, and avoid adding water unless absolutely necessary.
  • Step 4: Mix the Veggies
    Transfer the coarse batter to a mixing bowl. Add your chopped palak (spinach), turmeric powder, hing, and salt. Then, add the chopped onion and fresh coriander leaves.
  • Step 5: Bind the Batter
    Mix everything well using your hands. Do not add any extra water! The natural moisture from the washed spinach and onions is enough to bind the batter together.
  • Step 6: Add Baking Soda (Optional)
    Add a tiny pinch of baking soda with a drop of water to activate it, and mix well. (See "Cooking Tips" below for how to skip this step!)
  • Step 7: Fry the Bhaji
    Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop small, bite-sized portions of the batter into the oil.
  • Step 8: Cook to Perfection
    Do not stir immediately. Let them fry for a minute, then gently stir. Fry on medium heat until they turn a beautiful golden brown colour and become very crispy.
  • Step 9: Drain and Serve
    Remove the fritters using a slotted spoon, shake off excess oil, and serve hot!

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Keyword Pakoda Recipe, Pakora Recipe