Thankuni Pata Bora (Centella Leaves Pakora - Bengali Style)

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Thankuni Pata Bora (Centella Leaves Pakora - Bengali Style)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :2 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 2 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 4-5 cups thankuni pata


  • 1 nos onion chopped


  • 1/2 cups masoor dal (red lentil), soaked for 2-3 hours


  • 1/2 tsp kalonji (nigella seeds)


  • 1-2 nos green chilies, chopped


  • 1 tsp salt salsalt t


  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1-2 cups oil

Directions

  • Wash the leaves under running water and drain. Chop them finely and keep aside. Drain the soaked dal and grind into a slightly coarse paste by adding very little water.
  • In a bowl take all the ingredients, except oil and mix them well. Heat oil in a pan. Shape round flat balls out of the mix and gently slide in the hot oil.
  • Fry them in batches on a low flame on both sides till light golden in colour. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve with either kasundi, sauce, green chutney or mayo.