Ingredients
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FOR PALAK PAKODI'S
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1 cup SpinachBlanched
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1/4 cup Gram FlourBesan/Chickpea Flour
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1/4 cup Coriander leavesFinely Chopped
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1 tsp Ginger Grated
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1/2 tsp Green ChilliesFinely Chopped
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1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
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1/2 tsp Cumin powder
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1/2 tsp Coriander seeds powder
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Pinch Baking SodaOptional
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2 tsp Oil
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SaltAs per taste
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FOR KADHI
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1 1/2 cup Curdprefer a little sour one to get the tangy taste
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2 tsp Gram FlourBesan/Chickpea Flour
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1 Green ChilliesSplit into half
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1 tsp Ginger Paste
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8-10 Curry Leaves
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1 tsp Mustard Seeds
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1/4 tsp Asafoetida
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1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
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1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
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1 1/4 tsp Coriander Powder
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1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powderoptional
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Pinch SaltAs per Taste
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2 Coriander leavesFinely Chopped for Garnishing
Directions
Here, is a healthier version of the all-time North Indian Palak Pakodi wali Kadhi. Follow below steps and directions to make it at home.
Steps
For the Palak Pakodi’s |
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In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients and make it into a soft dough without using any water.
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Divide this entire dough into small round pakodis. Size them according to your choice. But my suggestion is to make them small lemon sized balls.
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Done
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In a steamer, place them all and let them steam for 10 minutes. Once done, keep them aside.
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For the Kadhi |
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In a bowl, combine the curds and Bengal Gram flour or besan. Whisk this mixture until it is smooth.
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Done
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Heat oil in a pan. Once, it reaches a smoking point, add mustard seeds and asafoetida. Let the mustard seeds crackle.
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3
Done
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Then add, the green chilies and ginger paste. Let it cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Done
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Now add the curd-flour paste, turmeric powder, red chilies powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well. Add a little water if you feel the mixture is very thick in consistency.
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