Alasandalu Palak Masala Pakoda / Black Eyed Peas Spinach Masala Fritters – Pakoda Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Alasandalu/Bobbarlu/Lobia
• 2 sp Rice Flour
• 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Spinach/Palak
• 2 sp chopped Coriander Leaves
• 2 sp chopped Curry Leaves
• 2 sp chopped Pudina
• 1/2 sp crushed Coriander Seeds
• 1/2 sp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1/2 sp Garam Masala
• 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep fry

Instructions

1. Wash thoroughly and soak black eyed beans in enough water for 6-7 hours or overnight.
2. Next day wash and drain them and keep aside for 20 min, then grind into a coarse paste without adding water and transfer into a mixing bowl.

3. Add the remaining ingredients (except oil) and mix well, add water if required and set aside.
4. Heat oil in a khadai, when hot take small portion of the mixed batter and drop them gently into the hot oil.

5. Once the pakoras turn dark golden brown in color then remove from the hot oil and place them onto a paper towel to drain excess oil.
6. Repeat the same process with remaining batter, now alasandalu palak masala pakoda is ready to serve, serve with hot coffee/tea.