Palak Pakora with Mint Chutney

Name: Palak Pakora with Mint Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups spinach leaves (washed and roughly chopped); 1 cup chickpea flour (besan); ¼ cup rice flour; 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain); ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala; Salt (to taste); ½-¾ cup water (cold, use as needed); Oil (for deep frying); 1 cup fresh mint leaves (packed); ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed); 1 green chili (adjust to taste); 1 inch ginger (peeled and chopped); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder; ½ teaspoon chaat masala; 2-3 tablespoons water (as needed)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This palak pakora recipe makes crispy spinach fritters coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and fried until golden. Paired with mint chutney and tamarind sauce, these classic Indian pakoras are perfect for tea-time, cozy evenings, or monsoon snacking.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:28:56 GMT