Soppina pokoda is a healthy and delicious snack for all age groups as it is prepared by adding herbs like spinach,dill leaves,mint leaves,coriander leaves,red leaves(dantina soppu) and other herbs with onion and spices which is irresistible in taste as a evening snack with a cup of tea or coffee,it is a simple and easy to prepare recipe with simple ingredients. 

Preparation time – 20 min

Cooking time – 15 min

serves – 4

Ingredients –

Mixed herbs – spinach,red leaves,mint leaves,coriander leaves,dill leaves,amaranth leaves each 1 bunch chopped(washed and cleaned)

Onion – 3 medium(sliced into long thin pieces)

Bengal gram flour – 1 cup

Rice flour – 2 tbs

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Chilly powder – 2 tsp

salt to taste

Oil to deep fry

Procedure –

Take a bowl add all the above ingredients and mix al together sprinkle little water if necessary ,make a thick mixture

Heat oil in a kadai when oil becomes hot add 2tbs of hot oil to the prepared mixture as pokoda becomes crispy when prepared.

Mix once again.Take small portion of mixture in the hand and gently drop 3-4 small fritters into the oil and deep-fry until they turn golden brown in color – keep stirring occasionally in between

keep heat/flame to medium.fry till it turns to golden brown and crispy

Take them out using slotted spoon and drain excess oil. Place them on paper towel in a plate to absorb excess oil. Repeat the process for remaining batter and deep-fry in batches. Do not over crowd the oil with onion fritters, this will help them cook evenly.

Healthy ,crispy and delicious Soppina pokoda is ready to be served with chutney/tomato sauce .