Palak Pakoda

Palak is known as Spinach in english. There are many indian delicacies made from palak - the most popular one being Palak Paneer. Today I am going to share a different recipe of palak - Palak Pakoda. I had this pakoda first during a trip to Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra few years back. I had it from a small road side tea stall and they made it fresh in front of me.
So here's the recipe

Ingredients:

Spinach leaves - 8 to 10
Oil for Frying

For the Batter:

Bengal Gram Flour Or Besan  -  1 cup
Rice Flour - 2 tbsp
Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 tsp        
Salt - As per taste
Asafoetida - 2 pinch
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Water - As required

Method:

Mix all the ingredients for batter with water. Make a paste little thick than dosa batter.
Clean spinach leaves and wipe to remove water.
Heat oil in a flat pan. Dip the spinach leaves in the batter and fry in oil.
Turn both sides till golden brown color.
Remove into paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with tomato ketchup.