Papa ki *khwahish* to puri karni padegi😍

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves (washed and roughly chopped)
• 4 pieces Garlic Cloves (peeled)
• 2 pieces Green Chilies (seeds removed, finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (roasted and ground)
• 1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan) (sifted)
• 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for shallow frying)

Instructions

1. Wash Mint Leaves

   Rinse the fresh mint leaves under running water, then soak them in a bowl of water for a minute and shake off excess moisture.

   Time: PT5M

2. Chop Mint

   Pat the mint dry with a kitchen towel and roughly chop it into 1‑2 cm pieces.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Aromatic Paste

   In a small mortar, combine garlic cloves, green chilies, black pepper, and roasted cumin seeds. Grind into a coarse paste.

   Time: PT5M

4. Make the Batter

   In a mixing bowl, add the chopped mint, aromatic paste, chickpea flour, salt, turmeric, and red chili powder. Mix well, adding a little water (about 2‑3 tbsp) just enough to bind everything into a thick, pliable dough.

   Time: PT5M

5. Shape Patties

   Take portions of the dough and shape them into flat, round patties about 2‑inch diameter and ½‑inch thick.

   Time: PT5M

6. Steam the Patties

   Arrange the patties in a steamer basket, leaving a little space between each. Steam over boiling water for 10 minutes until they are firm to the touch.

   Time: PT10M

7. Cool and Refrigerate

   Remove the steamed patties, let them cool for a few minutes, then place them in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to fry (up to 24 hours).

   Time: PT5M

8. Shallow Fry

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat (≈350°F). Fry the patties for 2‑3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Serve

   Serve the shallow‑fried mint pakoras hot with roti, paratha, or a chutney of your choice.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

3 g