Pakora/bhajia, spinach, fried in vegetable oil, homemade

Spinach pakora, also called bhajia, is spinach coated in chickpea flour batter and fried. The figures here describe a homemade version fried in vegetable oil. It mainly provides fat, carbohydrate and protein. Per 100g, it contains 22g of fat, 30g of carbohydrate and 15g of protein, with an energy content of 1505 kJ.

Protein contributes to the growth and repair of body tissues, while carbohydrate and fat provide energy. Frying adds fat, which is worth noting for people monitoring their fat or energy intake. This dish also provides vitamin E, which helps protect cells from oxidative damage. The nutrient content of homemade pakora can vary with the recipe and the amount of oil absorbed during cooking. Full figures are in the tables below.