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Rajasthan · Snack

Rajasthani Chikhalwali Pakora (Spinach-Gram Flour Fritter)

Traditional 9. Rajasthani Chikhalwali Pakora recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Spinach 300g (chopped fine)
• Gram flour (besan) 120g
• Onion 80g (finely chopped)
• Green chilly 2 pcs (minced)
• Ginger 10g (minced)
• Turmeric powder ¼ tsp (0.5g)
• Red chili powder ½ tsp (2g)
• Salt 1 tsp (6g)
• Coriander leaves 15g (chopped)
• Oil for frying 200ml
• Water 80ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Rajasthani Chikhalwali Pakora

1. Mix gram flour, turmeric, red chili, salt (2 min). Add chopped spinach, onion, green chilly, ginger, coriander.
2. Add water gradually, mix until thick batter (no lumps, batter should hold shape when dropped).
3. Heat oil to 175°C. Drop spoonfuls (about 1 tbsp) of batter into oil (pakoras).
4. Fry 3–4 at a time, 2–3 min per side, until light golden, crispy outside, cooked inside.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve hot with tamarind chutney or green chutney.
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