Assamese Style Jute Leaves Fritters ( Mora Xaakor Bor)

 

Jute is an edible leafy vegetable, rich in vitamins and fiber. Jute in Assamese called Mora xaak. Jute leaves can be added in lentil soup. I add knotted jute leaves in lentil curry. We can make Khar recipe with jute leaves. Today I'm going to share a fritter recipe of jute leaves. 

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Assamese Style Jute Leaves Fritters ( Mora Xaakor Bor) :

📎Cuisine : Indian

🔪Preparation Time : 5 minutes

♨Cooking Time : 15 minutes 

🕞Total : 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

•  5-6 tender leaves of jute leaves picked from the tip with stems 
•  1/2 cup chickpea flour 
•  1 tbsp rice flour or semolina 
•   1/4 tbsp cumin powder 
•   1/4 tbsp coriander powder 
•   1/4 tbsp red chilli powder 
•  salt to taste 
•  oil to fry

METHOD:

1. Wash jute leaves with stems under running water and soak in salted water. 
2. For batter take a bowl. Add chickpea flour+rice flour+cumin powder+coriander powder+red chilli powder+salt. Add water as required. Mix them properly. Don't make it too thick or too thin. 
3. Dip jute leaves with stems one by one into the batter.
4. Now in a pan heat oil. Fry batter coated jute leaves in oil till golden brown or till the fritters become crispy. 
5. Serve hot. Don't serve once the fritters become cold, because it'll lost its crispness.

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