Crispy Spinach Corn Pakoda's recipe is Indian-style Spinach Corn Fritters which are crispy, healthy, and easy to make. An awesome variation for regular Onion Pakora. Serve this pakoda hot and enjoy with a cup of hot masala chai.
This spinach pakoda is similar to kanda bhaji where kanda means onion and bhaji means fritters.
There are two methods to prepare this spinach corn pakora, one is soft pakoda's and the other one is a crispy version. Today I am sharing with you here the crispier version which is our family favorite.
These spinach fritters can be deep-fried or air-fried. To make it crispy, make sure that you are not adding any extra water. Onion and spinach release their own water while resting time.
This water is enough to moisten the gram flour (besan). Also, keep in mind not to make a thick batter like other pakoda recipes. I have added some rice flour which helps to make it crispy.
More recipes you can make with spinach are Spinach Pasta, Spinach Pulao/Spinach Rice, Spinach Khichdi, Spinach Corn Rice
How to Make Spinach Corn Pakoda
Slice onions lengthwise and finely chop spinach, coriander, curry leaves, ginger, and green chilies.
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except rice flour and besan and mix everything well gently. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Onion and spinach have released some moisture.
Furthermore, add besan, rice flour and mix well such that the mixture is stiff and not soggy. Do not add any extra water. Add extra 1-2 tablespoons of besan if required but also keep in mind not to make a thick batter like other pakoda recipes. Refer to the video for consistency.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan, once hot drop the pakoda mixture in oil in batches. Stir them occasionally.
Fry them till golden brown color.
Sprinkle some chat masala powder on the pakoda's and Serve Indian style Spinach Corn Fritters hot with masala tea and ketchup.
Tips & Variations to Make Spinach Pakoda
- Make sure to fry the pakoda on medium-high heat to get crispiness.
- If you dont have rice flour at home, replace it with the same amount of cornflour or semolina (sooji) or you can totally skip it.
- You can also add some ajwain to the pakoda's. It will give a nice taste and also helps in digestion.
- You can try replacing spinach with kale in this recipe.
- If you don't have chaat masala, then you can replace it with garam masala too.
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Spinach Corn Pakoda Recipe
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml
- 1 large onion sliced lengthwise
- 1 medium spinach (palak) finely chopped
- ½ cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- ½ inch ginger finely chopped (optional)
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- ¼ cup coriander/cilantro finely chopped
- 1 stalk curry leaves finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
- ½ teaspoon jeera powder
- 1 teaspoon chat masala powder
- ¼ cup besan (chickpea flour) add more if required
- 2 tablespoon rice flour (OR corn flour or semolina) ,for crispiness
- salt to taste
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice onions lengthwise and finely chop spinach, coriander, curry leaves, ginger and green chillies.
- In a large mixing bowl ,add all ingredients except rice flour and besan and mix everything well gently.Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Onion and spinach have released some moisture.
- Furthermore, add besan ,rice flour and mix well such that mixture is stiff and not soggy .Do not add any extra water.Add extra 1-2 tablespoons of besan if required but also keep in mind not to make thick batter like other pakoda recipes.Refer video for consistency.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan,once hot drop the pakoda mixture in oil in batches.Stir them occasionally.
- Fry them till golden brown color.
- Sprinkle some chat masala powder on the pakoda's and Serve hot with masala tea and ketchup.
Notes
Tips & Variations:
- Make sure to fry the pakoda on medium-high heat to get crispiness.
- If you dont have rice flour at home ,replace with same amount of corn flour or semolina(sooji) or you can totally skip it.
- You can also add some ajwain to the pakoda’s. It will give a nice taste and also helps in digestion.
- You can try replacing spinach with kale in this recipe.
- If you dont have chaat masala ,then you can replace with garam masala too.
Nutrition
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Ramya says
Very tasty and Crispy?
bhavana says
Thank you for trying out this recipe and sharing the feedback:)