PUDINA PAKODA / MINT FRITTERS

An inviting plate full of hot and crunchy Pudina Pakodas...

Perfect for a chilly January evening....

And it can be prepared in less than 10 minutes...

INGREDIENTS

• GRAM FLOUR (Besan) -2 TABLESPOONS
• WHEAT FLOUR-2 TABLESPOONS
• RICE FLOUR -2 TABLESPOON
• ONION(Chopped)-1
• MINT LEAVES-2 CUPS
• CHILLI POWDER-1 TEASPOON
• SODA BICARBONATE-1/4 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL FOR FRYING

METHOD

• Mix the dry flours,Soda bicarbonate ,salt and chilly powder .
• Add the chopped onions and mint leaves(Pudina).
• Add a tablespoon of warm oil and mix well.
• Sprinkle water little by little and make a stiff ,dry dough.(Do not over knead ad it will bring out the bitterness of the mint leaves).

• Heat oil in a frying pan.
• Fry small balls of this dough till it is well cooked and is slightly reddish brown.
• Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
• Serve hot with tomato sauce or any chutney of your choice.

• This is a great anytime snack or a starter -A definite sellout indeed!

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.