Crackling Spinach Recipe (Crispy Fried Spinach)

Ingredients

• 4 cups finely shredded spinach (palak), washed and drained (refer handy tip)
• oil for deep-frying
• 1 tsp oil
• 4 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 4 tsp sesame seeds (til)
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• salt (namak) to taste

Steps

1. Heat the oil for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan and place some of the spinach in a strainer.
2. Dip the strainer in the hot oil and deep-fry for approx. 2 to 3 minutes or till the spinach is crisp.
3. Remove from the strainer and drain it on an absorbent paper.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to deep-fry the remaining spinach. Keep aside.
5. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the garlic and sesame seeds.
6. When the seeds crackle, add the fried spinach, powdered sugar and salt and mix gently.
7. Serve immediately.
8. Shred the spinach, wash it thoroughly with water and drain well. Spread it on a muslin cloth and allow it to dry completely.