Suvir Sarans Spinach and Potato Patties (Palak Ki T

Name: Suvir Sarans Spinach and Potato Patties (Palak Ki Tiki)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds red boiling potatoes, scrubbed and quartered; 4 firmly packed cups finely chopped, stemmed, washed spinach (about 3/4 pound leaves); 1 fresh, hot green chili, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Salt to taste (Suvir Saran uses about 1 1/4 teaspoons); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup panko or chickpea flour (you will not use all of it); 2 tablespoons grape seed oil

Servings: persons

2 pounds red boiling potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
4 firmly packed cups finely chopped, stemmed, washed spinach (about 3/4 pound leaves)
1 fresh, hot green chili, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste (Suvir Saran uses about 1 1/4 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup panko or chickpea flour (you will not use all of it)
2 tablespoons grape seed oil

1
Steam potatoes over 1 inch of boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.
2
Transfer to a wide bowl and mash with a fork.
3
Add remaining ingredients except panko or chickpea flour and oil and mix well with your hands, squeezing the ingredients together.
4
There will still be small chunks of potato and potato skin in the mixture.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning.
6
Scoop out about 1/2 cup of the spinach-potato mixture, roll it with the palm of your hand to make a ball, and coat with panko or chickpea flour.
7
Then press down to flatten to a 3 to 3 1/2-inch cake.
8
Continue with remaining mixture.
9
Chill for at least 1 hour.
10
When youre ready to cook, place a rack over a sheet pan.
11
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over high heat.
12
Swirl pan to coat with the hot oil.
13
Lower heat to medium.
14
Place 4 to 5 patties in the pan (do not crowd), and cook until well browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
15
Turn and brown for about 4 more minutes.
16
Remove to the rack.
17
Heat remaining oil in pan and cook remaining patties.
18
Keep patties in a low oven until ready to serve.
19
Serve with a salad and your choice of toppings, such as the usual (ketchup, mustard, relish), or yogurt raita, garlic yogurt, or chutney.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds red boiling potatoes, scrubbed and quartered, 4 firmly packed cups finely chopped, stemmed, washed spinach (about 3/4 pound leaves), 1 fresh, hot green chili, finely chopped, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Suvir Sarans Spinach and Potato Patties (Palak Ki Tiki) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Suvir Sarans Spinach and Potato Patties (Palak Ki Tiki)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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