Amaranth Greens and Onion Fritters

Name: Amaranth Greens and Onion Fritters
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 6-7 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 bunch roughly chopped Amaranth Greens or Hari Maat Bhaji; 2 large thinly sliced Onions; 1 1/2 cups Gram Flour or Besan; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste; 1 tsp Red Chilli powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp Cumin powder; 1/8 tsp Baking Soda; 1/8 tsp Asafoetida or Hing; 2-3 tbsp chopped Coriander Leaves; 3/4 cup water or as needed; 2-3 cups Oil

ZMA @zesty5

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Amaranth Greens or Hari Maat ki Bhaji are a versatile Green Leafy Vegetable available round the Year nowadays. These fresh and flavourful Greens are a perfect treat for a healthy full meal, as a yummy Snack at Tea-time or even a weekend family treat at Shaam ki Chai. Or a Monsoon special treat for the Season.
These crisp and flavourful Fritters made with some thinly sliced Onions for a great crunch are not only delicious but also absolutely delectable and delightful. These can be enjoyed for a full fledged meal by using them in Kadhi Pakoras just as I did for Lunch today.

With just these Greens, the uses can be many. I had served them at Tea-time as well with a delicious side Fresh Red Chilli Chutney for a yummy variation. As for the Kadhi Pakoras, it also had turned out superbly well. Delicious and flavourful with every bite. Leafy Greens are always healthy and nutritious. The more these can be incorporated into our daily meals, the better. And of course with a twist for a change. That not only makes the meals more delicious and desirable but also would be a perfect accompaniment on anyday.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

25-30 minutes

6-7 servings

1 bunchroughly chopped Amaranth Greens or Hari Maat Bhaji
2large thinly sliced Onions
1 1/2 cupsGram Flour or Besan
1 tspSalt
1 tspGinger Garlic paste
1 tspRed Chilli powder
1 tspCoriander powder
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1/2 tspCumin powder
1/8 tspBaking Soda
1/8 tspAsafoetida or Hing
2-3 tbspchopped Coriander Leaves
3/4 cupwater or as needed
For frying -
2-3 cupsOil

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Steps

25-30 minutes

1

Make a semi thick batter with all the ingredients mentioned. Use of water depends on the quality of gram flour used. Make sure you mix it with your hands. Wash your hands thoroughly before doing so.
2

Wash and roughly chop the amaranth leaves or hari maat ki bhaji. Add it to the mixing bowl with all the other ingredients as mentioned. Mix until well combined. Keep aside for about 15 minutes.
3

Drop small balls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry few at a time. Use a clean spoon if you cannot do it with your hands. Stay safe while frying. Fry until golden brown and crisp. Take care not to burn them. Keep an eye while frying. Keep turning at regular intervals to ensure that they are evenly cooked.
4

Serve with red chilli chutney as I did or any dip of your choice. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on June 28, 2025 16:08

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.