Palak vada is another
lip-smacking recipe of Palak (Spinach). It tastes super and is very easy
to make as well. Palak vada can be
served with any chutney as an evening snack.
Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups Chickpea flour/Besan
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3 cups Palak (Spinach) leaves ,
thoroughly washed and chopped
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1tsp Olive oil
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1 tsp Turmeric powder
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2 tsp Cumin seeds
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1tsp chopped Garlic (optional)
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3 green Chillies (chopped)
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Oil for deep frying
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Salt as per taste
Method:
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In a bowl add all the ingredient
and mix well to form a dough. Roll the dough into a roll about 5-7cm in
diameter. (Add 1tbsp water as needed to help kneed the dough)
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Next steam the dough roll for about
15 – 20 mins. or until done. (Insert a knife and if comes out clean, it means
vada is cooked well)
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Remove from the steamer, let it cool
and slice about 1.5 cm thick portions
•
Heat oil over a medium heat in a
pan and deep fry steamed vada until crisp and light golden brown in color. Drain
on absorbent paper to take out extra oil
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Serve it hot with any chutney.
Recipe Credit
Cook Tip: * Instead of steam you can microwave the dough for 3min (same
way, insert a knife and if comes out clean, its mean vada is cooked well)
