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Methi na Gota | Methi Pakoda

a traditional Gujarati snack made with methi leaves, gram flour and spices.
Course Snacks
Cuisine Gujarati, Indian
Keyword how to make methi na gota, Methi na Gota, Methi pakoda
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 25 pakodas

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups of besan
  • 2 cups of chopped methi leaves
  • ½ cup of chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp semolina (rava)
  • ¼ tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 3 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt as per taste
  • a pinch of baking soda
  • 1 tbsp hot oil
  • Oil for frying methi na gota

Instructions

  • Wash the methi leaves.
  • Chop them and keep aside.
  • Crush black peppercorns and coriander seeds to a coarse powder and keep aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add besan, chopped methi leaves and chopped coriander leaves .
  • .Add rava.
  • Add crushed black pepper and coriander seeds.
  • Add chopped geen chillies,ajwain, sugar, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, lemon juice and salt. Mix well.
  • Add water as required and mix well to make a smooth, thick batter.
  • Add a pinch of baking soda and mix.
  • Add a tablespoon of hot oil and mix.
  • Drop small portion of batter into hot oil .
  • Deep fry the fritters until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  • Once they are fried, remove the pakodas using  a slotted spoon and place then on an absorbent paper.
  • Serve hot with green chutney.