Firstly, rinse the palak leaves and take 1 bunch palak in a wide plate.

Add 1 onion, 2 chillies, a few curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp ajwain, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and a pinch of hing. Mix well, making sure all the spices are well combined.

Now add 1 cup besan, 2 tbsp rice flour and ½ tsp salt.

Squeeze and mix without adding any water.

The water in the palak is enough to form the dough. Add more besan if required.

Now drop the dough into hot oil, forming a random shape.

Fry on medium flame, stirring occasionally.

Fry until the pakoda turns golden brown and crisp.

Finally, drain off the Palak Pakoda Recipe and enjoy with hot tea.