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Kale Pakora with Japanese Twist
A Japanese-inspired take on the Indian classic, kale pakora. Crispy fried kale fritters served with a side of tangy dipping sauce.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 bunch kalecurly or lacinato work well
- ●2 cloves pungentgarlic, minced
- ●1 cup all-purpose flourfor dusting
- ●1/2 cup gram flourchickpea flour
- ●1/4 teaspoon baking sodahelps with crispiness
- ●1/2 teaspoon garam masalaindian spice blend
- ●1/4 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 cup oilvegetable or canola oil
- ●2 tablespoons soy saucefor dipping sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse and dry the kale leaves.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, blend the kale, garlic, and gram flour until well combined.
- 3
Add the baking soda, garam masala, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 350°F.
- 5
Using a spoon, drop small balls of the kale mixture into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Drain the pakora on paper towels.
- 8
Mix the soy sauce with a little water to make a dipping sauce.
- 9
Serve the pakora hot with the soy sauce dipping sauce.