Shevgyache Daangar - Drumsticks Leaves Fritters

 

 

Drumsticks leaves and flowers are devoured in Malvani/Konkani cuisine. When I got these precious leaves at our local Indian stores, I knew right away that I would make bhaaji and daangars.

 

Shevgyachya Paananche Daangar

Drumsticks leaves fritters

Ingredients

1/2 cup drumsticks leaves, roughly chopped

1/2 cup chickpea flour

2 tbsp. rice flour

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 green chili, minced

salt to taste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp asafetida

1/2 tsp chili powder

 

Oil for shallow frying

 

Method

1. Mix chopped leaves, chili and shallot.

2. Add flours, salt and dry spices. Mix.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste.

4. Add water as needed to make a thick batter.

5. Heat tawa. Pat small ball of dough. Drizzle oil as needed.

6. Flip and let it brown on both sides.

 

Note -

1. This is served as a side dish with daily meal.

2. Omit green chili if you don't care for biting into chili pieces.

 

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