Palak Dumplings
VegA frothy ground moong dal batter mixed with chopped spinach and onion, deep-fried into light, savory dumplings.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
CategoriesFried Snack
Ingredients
- 1 cup Moong dal
- 3/4 cup Chopped spinach (palak)
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped onion
- 1 Tablespoon Finely chopped green chili
- 1 pinch Baking powder
- as needed Salt
- Oil (as needed, for frying)
Instructions
- Wash the dal, cover with water, and soak for 3 hours.
- Drain the water completely and grind into a frothy, vadai-style batter; add the salt at the very end.
- Mix in the chopped greens, chili, onion, and baking powder. Fold together lightly by hand.
- With wet hands or the help of a spoon, drop small portions into hot oil.
- Once golden, remove, drain the oil well, and serve hot.
- Alternative method: (1) any other greens can be used to make these pakodas the same way. (2) Ginger and green chili can also be ground into a paste and mixed into the batter with the greens.