Crispy Bhajia (Pakora)with Green Chutney
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- 15 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Crispy Bhajia are golden Indian fritters made from spinach, potato, and onion coated in chickpea flour. Served with a fresh mint‑coriander yogurt chutney, they offer a satisfying crunch and bright flavors. Perfect for snacking or festive gatherings.
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Method
Bhajia
Peel the potato, then dice it into small pieces.
Dice the onion.
Chop the green chilies and spinach.
Crush the spinach leaves with your hands in the bowl.
Add the diced potato, diced onion, chopped chilies, crushed spinach, whole black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, salt, and turmeric (if using) to the bowl.
Add gram flour and water, mixing to form a thick batter.
Heat oil in a deep pan and drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden and super crunchy.
Remove the fried bhajia and drain on paper towels.
Chutney
In a blender combine coriander leaves, mint leaves, yogurt, cumin seeds, salt, and a squeeze of lime (if available). Blend until smooth.
Serve the chutney alongside the crispy bhajia.
Tips while you cook
- Crush spinach first
- Hand‑crush the spinach leaves before mixing with the other ingredients.
- Aim for a thick batter
- Mix gram flour and water until the batter is thick enough to hold the vegetables.
- Drain on paper towels
- After frying, place the bhajia on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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