Name: Methi Na Gota recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 cup besan (gram flour); 1 cup methi leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped (opt); salt to taste; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes; 1-2 green chilies, chopped; 1 tsp. ginger, grated; pinch of asafoetida; 1 tsp. carom seeds; pinch of baking soda; oil to deep fry

ABOUT Methi Na Gota RECIPE

This is a very popular Gujarati snack where fenugreek leaves are mixed with gram flour and other seasonings to be deep fried. A great tea-time snack, this delicacy can be found in all eateries. They are crisp on the outside and soft and spongy from inside.

Ingredients Serving: 5

1 cup besan (gram flour)
1 cup methi leaves, chopped
1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped (opt)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
1-2 green chilies, chopped
1 tsp. ginger, grated
pinch of asafoetida
1 tsp. carom seeds
pinch of baking soda
oil to deep fry

Instructions

In a bowl, combine together all the above mentioned ingredients (except methi leaves, coriander leaves and oil).
Add required quantity of water and make a thick batter. Now add the chopped methi and coriander leaves. Mix everything well.
Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls of the batter and fry on a medium flame till light golden in colour.
Drain on a kitchen towel and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and fried fresh chilies. Serve them hot as a tea-time snack or with tomato ketchup / chutney as appetizers.

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