Moringa Flower Pakode and Cheela Recipe
Moringa, also known as drumstick or sehjan, is a highly nutritious plant known for its health benefits. In this recipe, we’ll be using moringa flowers and leaves to make two delightful dishes: crispy Pakode (fritters) and savory Cheela (pancake). The flowers and tender leavesof moringa or sehjan are coated in a spiced gram flour batter to make crispy fritters and a thick batter for a flavorful pancake. This recipe is not only delicious but also a great way to incorporate this superfood into your diet.
Ingredients
For Moringa ke Pakode:
- Moringa flowers: 1 cup
- Tender moringa leaves: 1 cup
- Gram flour besan: 1/2 cup
- Rice flour: 1/4 cup
- Hing asafoetida: A pinch
- Carom seeds ajwain: 1/2 teaspoon
- Green chilies: 2-3 finely chopped
- Onion: 1 small finely chopped
- Fresh coriander leaves: 1/4 cup chopped
- Cumin seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Amchur dried mango powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Oil: For frying
For Moringa flower Cheela:
- Moringa flowers and leaves mixture: From above
- Gram flour besan: 1/2 cup
Instructions
Prepare the Moring flowers:
- Wash the moringa flowers and tender leaves thoroughly.
- Separate the flowers from the stems and discard the stems.
- Check the flowers and leaves for any insects or dirt.
Prepare the sehjan ke Pakode:
- In a large bowl, combine the gram flour, rice flour, hing, carom seeds, chopped green chilies, finely chopped onion, fresh coriander, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, amchur, and salt.
- Add the moringa flowers and leaves to the bowl and mix well.
- Gradually add water to form a thick batter, similar to pakora batter.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying a few at a time.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Cheela:
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it into a thick pancake.
- Drizzle a little oil around the edges and on top.
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crisp.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and keep warm.
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Notes
Serve the hot pakode and cheela with your favorite chutney or yogurt.
Enjoy these tasty and nutritious moringa-based dishes as a snack or light meal!
Enjoy these tasty and nutritious moringa-based dishes as a snack or light meal!
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