Description
Flavorful vegan patties packed with spinach, potatoes, and warming spices. Perfect as a simple appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) finely chopped spinach
- 1 cups (237 ml) potato (boiled and mashed)
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) grated carrot
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp besan (or chickpea flour)
- 1 cups (237 ml) grated paneer (omit to make vegan or use a vegan cheese)
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) finely chopped green beans
- salt and pepper
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 0.25 tsp turmeric
- 4-5 tbsp Oil - for shallow frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together spinach, potato, carrot, green chili, green beans, and paneer.
- Add chickpea flour and season with salt, pepper powder, turmeric, and cumin powder.
- Mix everything together and shape the mixture into small, round patties.
- Heat oil in a shallow pan to a temperature of approximately 350°F (177°C).
- Gently drop each patty into the hot oil and cook on low heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain the patties on paper towels and serve with ketchup or chutney.
Notes
- For optimal texture, ensure the potatoes are thoroughly mashed before mixing with other ingredients.
- If using fresh spinach, squeeze out excess water before adding to prevent soggy patties.
- These patties freeze well! Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5