Palak pakoda (Spinach pakora)

Name: Palak pakoda (Spinach pakora)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2½ cups spinach ((palak)); 1 cup onions (sliced ); 2 to 3 green chilies ( chopped); ½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste ((or 1 teaspoon chopped ginger)); ¼ cup mint ((pudina & coriander leaves)); ⅓ teaspoon salt ((more to adjust)); ½ teaspoon carom seeds ((ajwain)); ½ cup besan ((gram flour) (2 tbsps more if needed)); 2 tablespoon rice flour ((1 tbsp more if needed)); ½ teaspoon red chili powder ((optional)); ¼½ teaspoon garam masala; Oil for deep frying

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Palak pakoda are delicious Indian spinach fritters made with fresh spinach leaves, gram flour, spices and herbs. These spinach pakora make for a great snack & can be served with tea/ coffee or with a chutney.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:06:35 GMT