Drumstick leaves has a lot of health benefits and is very nutritious. They are used to make dal (lentil curry) in many parts of India where it goes by different names. They are also used in making some yummy pakoras (fritters) that can be enjoyed as a tea time snack or as appetizers with some homemade chutney or sauce. They are absolutely easy to make as it requires only few basic ingredients, including of course the moringa leaves and gram flour.
You can also mix all the ingredients and refrigerate till frying time. This saves a lot of your time. When required, fry them and serve them hot with the accompaniments.
It is super easy and tastes just yum. You can also make a kadhi or gravy out of any leftover pakoras. They comes out real well.
Here in the picture you will find me relishing them as appetizers with some homemade red and green peri peri sauce.
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1 cup (tightly packed) drumstick leaves, washed & drained
- 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp. pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp. chaat masala
- 1 tsp. flaxseed (opt)
- 1/2 tsp. carom seeds
- oil to deep fry
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients (except oil) and make a batter by using required quantity of water. Refrigerate for some time.
Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonful of the prepared batter. Fry till light brown on all sides. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve as an appetizer with any chutney of your choice.
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