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Indian Spinach Fritters

Last updated on January 27, 2021 By Crazy Vegan 48 Comments

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VEGAN SPINACH FRITTERS - easy to make, gluten free, vegan, delicious! #veganfood #veganrecipes #fritters #spinach #glutenfreeGreetings everyone! It’s Amrita back in the driver’s seat today. If you haven’t already figured out from my name, I’m actually Indian! Who would have guessed!? Gasp. Something my maternal grandmother used to make and bring over to the house when I was younger were what you would traditionally call “Pakoras”. Pakoras are little nuggets of veggies and spices, coated in a chickpea flour batter (chickpea flour = Besan or Gram flour). I reckon anyone with an indian background would know what these are, and has also probably eaten more than their fair share of it. (I can see the guilt in your eyes!)

VEGAN SPINACH FRITTERS - easy to make, gluten free, vegan, delicious! #veganfood #veganrecipes #fritters #spinach #glutenfree

I call my version of Pakoras “Spinach Fritters”, simply because I’m not sure how accurate or traditional my personal recipe is. I’ve based my recipe off some verbal instructions my grandmother gave me a few months ago, and let me tell you this: her English isn’t too spectacular. I did my best in trying to understand what the heck she was saying and these are what I ended up with! 😀 They aren’t exactly what she makes, but close enough. Thank you, grandmother!

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    VEGAN SPINACH FRITTERS - easy to make, gluten free, vegan, delicious! #veganfood #veganrecipes #fritters #spinach #glutenfreeThese spinach fritters are one of Levan’s FAVOURITE snacks to munch on when we watch TV at night (24…Fringe…Curb Your Enthusiasm – we’re re-run freaks). We love dipping it in my Coriander Chutney a recipe you can find on one of our previous posts.

    What do they taste like, you ask? Well, let’s just say they’re:

    VEGAN SPINACH FRITTERS - easy to make, gluten free, vegan, delicious! #veganfood #veganrecipes #fritters #spinach #glutenfree

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    VEGAN SPINACH FRITTERS - easy to make, gluten free, vegan, delicious! #veganfood #veganrecipes #fritters #spinach #glutenfreeSo, if you have 10 minutes to spare and are feeling peckish, try my recipe for Vegan Spinach Fritters out. They are quick and easy to make, and also happen to be Gluten Free 🙂 Serve these to unsuspecting children to get their veggies into them, or just keep all of them to yourself and eat it in front of the television. Make sure to clear the house of all evidence before anyone else gets home. You will thank me later.

    VEGAN SPINACH FRITTERS - easy to make, gluten free, vegan, delicious! #veganfood #veganrecipes #fritters #spinach #glutenfree

    VEGAN SPINACH FRITTERS - easy to make, gluten free, vegan, delicious! #veganfood #veganrecipes #fritters #spinach #glutenfreeVEGAN SPINACH FRITTERS - easy to make, gluten free, vegan, delicious! #veganfood #veganrecipes #fritters #spinach #glutenfree

    VEGAN SPINACH FRITTERS - easy to make, gluten free, vegan, delicious! #veganfood #veganrecipes #fritters #spinach #glutenfree

    Indian Spinach Fritters

    Crazy Vegan Kitchen
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Servings 12

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 1/2 Cups Chickpea Flour
    • 1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander
    • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 medium Shallot diced finely
    • 3 Birds Eye Chillies diced finely
    • 3 cups of loose Baby Spinach chopped finely
    • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt more/less to taste
    • Coriander Chutney to serve

    Instructions
     

    • Combine chickpea flour, coriander, cumin and salt in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
    • Add chopped onion, chillies and spinach to the flour mixture, and toss to coat. You want to make sure that your spinach is chopped up into very small pieces, otherwise your fritters will be hard to handle.
    • Gradually add your 1 cup of water in small increments to the spinach/flour mixture. Stir to combine. You may not need to use all of the water you have, or you may even need to use more.
    • Stop adding water once you have achieved a thick batter that can be dolloped into mounds. You don't want a runny batter for these fritters.
    • Heat a shallow layer of oil in a deep pot and fry fritters for 3 minutes per side, or till a golden brown color is achieved throughout. Drain on paper towels and enjoy!
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      1. Jackie says

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        these look great! I can't wait to try them!
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        • Amrita @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says

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          Thank you Jackie!
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      2. Jasmin says

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        Hi Amrita, when some recipe is coming from a grandmothers' recipe book it must be good, and your presentation of these little fritters is great :)
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        • Amrita @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says

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          Thanks so much Jasmin! Yes these fritters are a handed down recipe which we all love. We must have made them like six times at least over the past few months. No joke!
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      3. Cody Jo says

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        I just made these with curry powder, fennel seed, garlic powder, a bit of ginger, red onion and spinach. Served with vegan cashew sour cream and mint cilantro chutney. HUGE HIT! Thanks!!!!
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        • Amrita @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says

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          SO GLAD you liked it!! That cashew sour cream is to die for, IMHO. :) Thanks so much for trying it. Levan
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      4. Chiara&thekiwi says

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        Hell, i'm so hungry now!!! I took a look at your blog and... whoa!!! Definitely following :)
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        • Amrita @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says

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          Thanks so much! We're glad you stopped by. :) You really should give these fritters a go! Maybe add a little bit more chili too if you're tolerant of spiciness! Levan
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      5. Christina | Simply Yum says

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        These look delicious!! Where can I find chickpea flour?
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        • Amrita @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says

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          Hi Christina, so sorry for the super delayed response, we've been so busy! But I'm here now! You can get it at any health food store or Indian grocer. Other names it goes by are "gram flour" and "besan flour". Hope this helps!!! xoxo Amrita
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          • De says

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            Chickpeas are also called Garbanzo beans, so you may find the flour under that name as well. Also, if you have the ability to grind flour, you can just grind up chickpeas.
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      6. Christina @ Whip This Up says

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        I've never made fritters, so that has got to change pronto! I LOVE that you fried these (it seems everyone bakes things that are much yummier fried), and since you're Indian I'll bet the spices are spot on. Cute kitty!
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        • Amrita @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says

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          From Levan: Hey Christina! YES! I've tried them both baked and fried, and honestly, frying just makes them taste even better (and, of course, a little less healthy - so it's a trade off). These fritters go especially good with the sauce I must say!
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