PUDINA PEANUT PAKODA

Here is a tasty and flavorful crispy snack loaded with the goodness of mint and packed with the protein powder of crunchy peanuts ...

INGREDIENTS

• FRESH MINT LEAVES-1 CUPS 
• CHOPPED ONION-1
• PEANUTS-1 1/2 CUPS
• GRAM FLOUR -1/2 CUP
• RICE FLOUR -1/2 CUP
• CORNFLOUR-1 TABLESPOON
• SODA BICARBONATE -1/4 TEASPOON
• CHILLY POWDER-  1 to 1 1/2 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL FOR FRYING

METHOD

• Chop pudina /mint leaves coarsely.
• Roast and remove the skin  of the peanuts.
• Mix together the flours,chilly powder, salt  and  soda bicarbonate .
• Mix in the pudina,onion and peanuts.
• Sprinkle  water ,little by little and mix well.(Care should be taken to make it not too soggy)
• Heat oil in a frying pan.
• When the oil is hot drop small bits of the mixture and fry over medium heat taking care not to over brown them.
• Drain .
• Serve hot  with chutneys or tomato sauce.