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Kale Pakoras
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>These crispy & savory fried patties make a great snack or party appetizer! Please note that while the recipe is vegan, the ketchup options listed below may not be. Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: thecuriouschickpea.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 24 patties
Vegan!
Ingredients
4 cups
Kale (finely chopped, with stems removed)
OR mustard greens
OR turnip greens
OR Collard greens
2 teaspoons
Garam masala
2 teaspoons
Coriander powder
2 teaspoons
Ground cumin
2 teaspoons
Turmeric
2 teaspoons
Chili powder
1 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1 teaspoon
Amchoor powder
OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon
Salt
2 cups
Chickpea flour
1 1/2 or 2 cups
Water
1/2 of an
Onion (preferably red, finely chopped)
Minced green chilies (to taste, if desired)
Oil for frying
Chutney (for serving, if desired)
Ketchup (for serving, if desired)
Step by Step Instructions
- Put the chopped kale (or other greens) into a bowl and press until the leaves have shrunk. Put all of the spices and the salt into the bowl with the kale, then toss to coat. Add the chickpea flour and 1 1/2 cup water. Stir until a batter is formed. Add onion, chilies, and more water if needed.
- Heat 2-inches of oil in a large pot to deep fry or about 1/2-inch of oil in a pan to shallow fry. Heat the oil to 350-365 degrees. Shape the batter into patties and fry them for 2 to 4 minutes in batches. Flip the patties over halfway through the frying.
- Serve with hot chutney and/or ketchup if desired.