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methi na gota recipe
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methi na gota recipe | methi na bhajiya | gujarati gota recipe

easy methi na gota recipe | methi na bhajiya | gujarati gota recipe
Course Snack
Cuisine gujarati
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 pieces
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 chilli finely chopped
  • ½ tsp ginger paste
  • ½ tsp coriander seeds crushed
  • ¼ tsp ajwain / carom seeds
  • ½ tsp pepper crushed
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
  • pinch hing / asafoetida
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup fenugreek leaves / methi finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp coriander finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp rava / semolina / suji fine
  • 1 cup besan / gram flour
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • firstly, in a large mixing bowl take ½ cup water, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 chilli and ½ tsp ginger paste.
  • also add ½ tsp coriander seeds, ¼ tsp ajwain, ½ tsp pepper, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder and pinch hing.
  • furthermore add 1 tbsp lemon juice, ¾ tsp salt and ¼ tsp baking soda.
  • using a whisk mix well making sure all the spices are combined well.
  • now add ¾ cup fenugreek leaves and 3 tbsp coriander. mix well.
  • further, add 2 tbsp rava and 1 cup besan.
  • whisk and mix to form a lump free thick batter.
  • drop the batter into hot oil forming small balls.
  • stir occasionally making sure the pakoda are cooked completely.
  • fry until the pakoda turns golden and crisp.
  • drain off over kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
  • finally, enjoy methi na gota with green chutney.