2:22 Minutes
Recipes
4 Servings
Palak Chaat is a crispy and tangy Indian snack made with fried spinach leaves topped with curd, chutneys, and crunchy garnishes. Prepared using King’s Sunflower Oil, this dish turns light, crispy, and bursting with street-style flavours.
This recipe combines crispy spinach fritters with refreshing curd and tangy chutneys, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavours. King’s Sunflower Oil ensures the leaves fry evenly and remain light and crisp.
Palak Chaat has a crunchy, tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet flavour. The spinach leaves are deep-fried in batter and then topped with chutneys and garnishes for a vibrant chaat experience.
Follow these simple steps to prepare this recipe with balanced flavor and texture.
Take a bowl and add besan (gram flour).
Add salt, red chilli powder, and a pinch of turmeric.
Mix well and gradually add water.
Whisk to form a smooth, thick batter.
Ensure the batter coats the back of a spoon.
Heat King’s Sunflower Oil in a deep frying pan.
Keep the flame on medium for even frying.
Test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter—it should rise slowly.
Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking.
This helps achieve crispy results.
Take fresh spinach (palak) leaves and wash them thoroughly.
Pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
Dip each leaf into the prepared batter evenly.
Carefully drop the coated leaves into the hot oil.
Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy.
Remove and place on absorbent paper.
Arrange the fried crispy palak leaves on a serving plate.
Spread them evenly to create a base layer.
Ensure they remain crisp before adding toppings.
This forms the base of the chaat.
Drizzle fresh curd evenly over the crispy leaves.
Add tamarind chutney, green chutney, and garlic chutney.
Sprinkle chopped onions and tomatoes.
Add nylon sev for crunch and pomegranate seeds for sweetness.
Sprinkle chaat masala and squeeze fresh lemon juice.
Garnish with mint leaves for freshness.
Serve the Palak Chaat immediately after assembling.
Enjoy while the leaves are still crispy.
Avoid keeping it for long as it may become soggy.
Perfect as a starter or evening snack.
Relish the mix of flavours and textures.
King’s Sunflower Oil is ideal for frying snacks like Palak Chaat as it provides a light, crispy texture without absorbing excess oil.
King’s Sunflower Oil offers a neutral taste, while mustard oil adds a strong flavour and ghee adds richness that may overpower the chaat’s freshness.
Use a thick batter, fry on medium heat, and serve immediately to retain crispiness.
King’s Sunflower Oil is a great choice as it ensures a light and crispy texture.
Adding toppings too early or keeping it for long can make it soggy. Always serve immediately.
Yes, but frying gives the best crispy texture and authentic taste.
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Use the King’s edible oil recommended in the recipe, or choose the oil that best matches your flavor preference.
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